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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in airborne ISR operations, including mission planning, execution, and analysis using E/O-IR sensors. Proficient in producing intelligence products and conducting thorough post-mission documentation.

Highest-signal resume keywords

E/O-IR Sensor OperationAirborne Mission OperationsIntelligence Product PreparationTop Secret Clearance with SCIFAA Class II/III Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Imagery AnalysisMulti-Source Data AnalysisTarget-Area AssessmentMission PlanningPost-Flight InspectionsSensor MaintenanceFlight OperationsCRM SkillsORM PrinciplesJTAC Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationTeam CollaborationAdaptabilityProblem SolvingWillingness to Deploy

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteMX-15/20/25KUSSPRC-117VORTEXData Link Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Top Secret Clearance with SCIFAA Class II/III Medical CertificatePhysiological Training

Industry Keywords

ISR OperationsSOF SupportAircrew MemberCONUS/OCONUS DeploymentsMilitary AircraftFull-Motion Video (FMV)Combat Environment ExperienceAir-to-Air CommunicationAir-to-Ground CommunicationMission Documentation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a manned ISR program based CONUS
Serve as an aircrew member on an ISR aircraft providing imagery and multi-source data for real-time and after-action analysis
Conduct 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
Operate E/O-IR sensors and communications equipment
Successfully accomplish airborne mission/flight operations and image analysis

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 clearance
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 training, or prior completion with proof
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
Ability to produce post-mission products using Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to successfully 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 proficiently 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
Preferred: Previous ISR Warden experience
Desired: Air-to-air and air-to-ground communication coordination experience
Previous JTAC or military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience
Desired: Previous ISR and/or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment
Desired: Previous KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, and data link experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to contribute to communities and operate sustainably
Ability to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations
International travel opportunities
Training travel to various CONUS locations
Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree