Airborne Sensor Operator

Leidos

. Support a manned ISR program based CONUS as an Airborne Sensor Operator .

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 operating E/O-IR sensors and communications equipment on ISR aircraft, with a strong focus on mission planning, target-area assessment, and post-mission product preparation. Proficient in analyzing multi-source information and executing airborne missions in diverse environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords

E/O-IR Sensor OperationMission Planning and ExecutionPost-Mission Product PreparationActive Top Secret ClearanceFAA Class II/III Medical Certificate

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Hard Skills

Airborne Sensor OperationFull-Motion Video AnalysisMulti-Source Information AnalysisMission DocumentationImage AnalysisSensor MaintenanceFlight OperationsCRM SkillsORM PrinciplesPhysiological Training

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationAdaptability to Hardship

Tools & Technologies

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

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeTop Secret Clearance with SCIFAA Class II/III Medical CertificatePhysiological Training Certification

Industry Keywords

ISR Program SupportSOF Ground ForcesAir-to-Air CommunicationAir-to-Ground CommunicationJTAC ExperienceCombat Environment Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support a manned ISR program based CONUS as an Airborne Sensor Operator
Operate E/O-IR sensors and communications equipment on an ISR aircraft
Perform 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 inspection, operation, and troubleshooting
Perform post-flight inspections, debriefings, intelligence-product preparation and distribution, and mission documentation
Assist with sensor upgrades and maintenance
Safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite across 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
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 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
Preferred: air-to-air and air-to-ground communication coordination experience
Preferred: previous JTAC or military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience
Preferred: previous ISR and/or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment
Preferred: previous KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, and data link experience