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The Certified SATCOM Technician (CST) certification is designed for professionals involved in satellite communication installation, maintenance, and operations across military, commercial, and government applications. This certification validates expertise in VSAT installation, RF fundamentals, modulation techniques, interference prevention, troubleshooting, and SATCOM safety standards, making it highly relevant for entry-level SATCOM professionals, defense contractors, and telecommunications specialists.
Satellite Communications Operators – Military personnel specializing in the setup, operation, and maintenance of SATCOM systems.
RF Engineers & Telecommunications Specialists – Professionals working with satellite frequency bands, RF propagation, and network optimization for secure communications.
Field Service Engineers & Defense Contractors – Technicians supporting SATCOM networks, VSAT installations, and SATCOM maintenance for military and commercial applications.
Broadcast & Telecommunications Technicians – Professionals working with satellite uplink/downlink stations, network infrastructure, and satellite TV operations.
Cybersecurity & Network Engineers – Specialists securing SATCOM networks, implementing encryption protocols, and mitigating interference threats.
Students & Early-Career Professionals – Individuals in telecommunications, electrical engineering, or RF technology seeking a foundational SATCOM certification.
This certification is valuable for SATCOM technicians, RF specialists, and field engineers working on satellite communication systems, network integration, and VSAT deployment for commercial, defense, and government applications.
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The Certified SATCOM Technician (CST) certification aligns with military roles specializing in satellite communication operations and maintenance. Relevant military job codes include:
U.S. Army
Satellite Communications Systems Operator-Maintainer – 25S
Multichannel Transmission Systems Operator-Maintainer – 25Q
U.S. Air Force (USAF)
RF Transmission Systems Specialist – 3D1X3
Cyber Defense Operations – 1D7X1Z
Space Systems Operations Specialist – 1C6X1
U.S. Navy & Marine Corps (USN/USMC)
Information Systems Technician (SATCOM specialization) – IT
Satellite Communications Operator – 0627
Satellite Communications Systems Specialist – NEC 2302
U.S. Space Force (USSF)
SATCOM & Space Systems Operations – 1C6X1
Special Operations & Intelligence Community (SOCOM, NSA, DIA, CIA)
ISR & SIGINT Specialists – 1N4X1, 35N, 35P, 2621
Special Operations Tactical Communicator – SOF-TAC CMR
This certification provides foundational and advanced knowledge in SATCOM installation, RF fundamentals, modulation techniques, interference mitigation, safety standards, and troubleshooting for both military and commercial applications.
