SSL

SSL, based in Palo Alto, California, is a leading provider of advanced spacecraft systems, with broad expertise to support commercial and government satellite operators and innovative space missions. The company designs and manufactures spacecraft for services such as direct-to-home television, video content distribution, broadband internet, mobile communications, in-orbit servicing, space exploration, and Earth observation. As a Silicon Valley innovator for 60 years, SSL’s advanced product line includes state-of-the-art small satellites, and sophisticated robotics and autonomous solutions for remote operations. The company’s reputation as a world leader is the result of its unparalleled commitment to performance and reliability, combining today’s advanced technologies with space-proven heritage designs. Billions of people depend on SSL-built satellites every day. A career with SSL could shape your future in ways that you've never imagined. SSL has export control and security issues that require attention to the citizenship status of every individual who performs work on its behalf. All jobs at SSL require that the employee either be a United States Citizen, Permanent Resident of the United States, an Asylee, or a Refugee. SSL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSL is a business unit of Maxar Technologies, a U.S. operating company (NYSE: MAXR; TSX: MAXR).

Website

http://www.sslmda.com

External link for SSL

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Company size

1,001-5,000 employees

Headquarters

Palo Alto, CA

Type

Public Company

Founded

1957

Specialties

Aerospace, Satellite Communication, Defense, Technology, Robotics, and Manufacturing