Airborne Sensor Operator

Leidos

. Support a manned ISR program based CONUS .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,150 - $106,925 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating and analyzing E/O-IR FMV sensors for ISR missions, with a strong focus on mission planning, execution, and post-mission analysis. Proficient in producing intelligence products and documentation while ensuring compliance with operational and safety standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

E/O-IR FMV Sensor OperationMission Planning and ExecutionTop Secret Clearance with SCIFAA Class II/III Medical CertificateMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Imagery AnalysisMulti-Source Data AnalysisFull-Motion Video AssessmentAirborne Mission OperationsPost-Mission Product DevelopmentSensor Suite OperationMission-System InspectionsTroubleshootingDebriefingIntelligence Product Preparation

Soft Skills

Excellent CRM SkillsORM Principles ApplicationAbility to Work Under PressureAdaptability to Hazardous EnvironmentsTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

MX-15/20/25ISR WardenKUSSPRC-117VORTEXData Link Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeCurrent Physiological TrainingAltitude Chamber CertificationValid United States Passport

Industry Keywords

ISR Program SupportSOF Ground ForcesCONUS/OCONUS OperationsMilitary ISR Contract AircraftAircrew Member Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a manned ISR program based CONUS
Provide imagery and multi-source data for real-time and after-action analysis
Execute routine and dynamic target-area assessment using full-motion video
Analyze and distribute multi-source information via onboard aircraft communications systems
Execute assigned preflight, flight, and post-flight duties
Conduct mission planning, pre-briefings, mission-system inspections, operation, troubleshooting, post-flight inspections, and debriefings
Prepare and distribute intelligence products and complete mission documentation
Assist with sensor upgrades and maintenance
Safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite supporting varied missions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience or 700 flight hours as an aircrew member on a multi-place military or government ISR contract aircraft; additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree
Verifiable experience providing direct support to SOF ground forces using E/O-IR FMV sensors
Active Top Secret with SCI
Current FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate issued within 6 months of employment start date
United States Passport valid for 12 months after employment start date and ability to travel internationally
Current physiological training / altitude chamber certification or proof of prior completion
Excellent CRM skills and ability to apply ORM principles
Willingness to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to CONUS or OCONUS operating locations
Demonstrable interpretation and analysis experience using E/O-IR FMV sensors and ability to produce post-mission products using Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to accomplish airborne mission/flight operations and image analysis
Ability to travel to various CONUS locations for training
Willingness to work long and/or non-regular hours with minimal notice
Ability to operate assigned sensors airborne for extended periods
Willingness to work and execute airborne missions in hardship and hazardous locations
Previous internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communication experience
Preferred: MX-15/20/25 experience; ISR Warden experience; JTAC or Military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience; ISR and/or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment; KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, and data link experience