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Leidos

Airborne Sensor Operator

Leidos

. Execute assigned preflight, flight, and post-flight duties to safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite .

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 conducting ISR missions, with a strong focus on mission planning, analysis, and post-mission documentation. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office Suite for intelligence product preparation and capable of performing under challenging conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords
E/O-IR FMV Sensor OperationMission Planning and ExecutionTop Secret Clearance with SCIFAA Class II/III Medical CertificateISR Mission Support Experience

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Hard Skills
Mission System InspectionsTarget-Area AssessmentImage AnalysisPost-Mission DocumentationAirborne Communication CoordinationSensor TroubleshootingIntelligence Product PreparationFlight OperationsOperational Risk Management (ORM)Physiological Training
Soft Skills
Excellent CRM SkillsAdaptability to Long HoursTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteMX-15/20/25 SensorsKUSSPRC-117VORTEXData Link Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Top Secret Clearance with SCIFAA Class II/III Medical CertificatePhysiological Training Certification
Industry Keywords
ISR MissionsSOF Ground Forces SupportAir-to-Air CommunicationAir-to-Ground CommunicationCombat Environment ExperienceJTAC Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Execute assigned preflight, flight, and post-flight duties to safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite
  • Support a variety of manned ISR missions
  • Conduct mission planning and pre-briefings
  • Perform mission system inspections, operation, and troubleshooting
  • Complete post-flight inspections and debriefings
  • Prepare and distribute intelligence products
  • Complete mission documentation
  • Operate E/O-IR sensors and communications equipment
  • Conduct routine and dynamic target-area assessment using full-motion video
  • Analyze and distribute multi-source information via onboard aircraft communications systems
  • Assist with sensor upgrades and maintenance

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, and verifiable experience providing direct support to SOF ground forces using E/O-IR FMV sensors (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
  • Have an active Top Secret with SCI
  • Possess a current FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate issued within 6 months of employment start date
  • Possess a United States Passport that is valid for 12 months after employment start date and be able to travel internationally
  • Current physiological training / altitude chamber or previously completed with proof of completion
  • Possess excellent CRM skills and be able to apply ORM principles
  • Be willing to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government
  • Must show demonstrable interpretation and analysis experience using E/O-IR FMV sensors and be able to produce post mission products using Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must be able to successfully accomplish airborne mission / flight operations and image analysis
  • Must be able to travel to various CONUS locations for training
  • Be willing to work long hours and/or non-regular hours with minimal notice
  • Be able to proficiently operate assigned sensors while airborne for extended periods
  • Be willing to work and execute airborne missions in hardship and hazardous locations
  • Previous internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communication experience required
  • Preferred: MX-15/20/25 experience
  • Previous ISR Warden experience
  • Air-to-air and air-to-ground communication coordination experience desired
  • Previous JTAC or military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience
  • Previous ISR and/or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment desired
  • Previous KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, and data link experience desired