MAG Aerospace

SMT Mission System Operator, MSO

MAG Aerospace
Posted 10/21/2026part-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite
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Demonstrates expertise in airborne sensor operation, tactical voice communications, and real-time intelligence analysis to support combat and sustainment operations. Possesses a strong understanding of air-ground integration and the operational capabilities of ISR systems.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Airborne Sensor Operation CertificationFull Motion Video/IR Systems OperationDOD ClearanceJoint Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) TTPsTactical Voice Communications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Conduct real-time layered analysis of data from a variety of collection assets
  • Deliver intelligence products during combat and sustainment operations
  • Conduct sensor control and create/manipulate video, image, and audio files
  • Communicate information to ground force commanders during decisive operations
  • Consult with program engineers to plan and execute operations consistent with operational capabilities
  • Understand system operation and employment tactics, techniques, and procedures to optimize system employment
  • Provide support to management as needed
  • Operate from multiple CONUS and OCONUS, potentially austere and primitive, locations

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Associate's degree OR 4 years Military experience is preferred
  • Academic training and certification in airborne sensor operation
  • Current FAA Class III flight physical
  • Current Altitude Chamber and Physiological Training
  • Three plus years of experience operating and configuring line-of-sight/beyond-line-of-sight voice, data and video communications systems
  • An advanced understanding of the fundamentals of air-ground integration and tactical voice communications
  • Working knowledge of ground force and enemy TTPs
  • Previous work / interface with tactical customers to facilitate effective employment of airborne sensors during real-time combat and sustainment operations
  • Must be able to possess a DOD clearance specific to the contract
  • Intimate familiarity with all aspects of operation and employment of equipment specified under the field service contract
  • Experience and intimate understanding of Joint Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) TTPs in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF)
  • Experience flying onboard an ISR aircraft operating these suites
  • Willingness to continuously operate from austere and primitive locations
  • Ability to meet all CRC deployment and medical requirements
  • Service within SOCOM units is desired
  • Three plus years of experience operating Full Motion Video/IR systems is desired
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must possess an active Secret clearance
  • Must meet position physical and medical requirements and applicable government/customer site-specific requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Regular part-time employment
  • Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
  • Diversity and Inclusion commitment
  • Reasonable accommodation for applicants with disabilities
  • Alternative application method for applicants unable to complete the online application due to a disability
  • Potential accommodation for COVID-19 vaccination requirements where legally entitled

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Hard Skills
Real-Time Data AnalysisSensor ControlVideo/Image/Audio File ManipulationLine-of-Sight/Beyond-Line-of-Sight CommunicationsAir-Ground IntegrationTactical Techniques and Procedures (TTPs)ISR Aircraft OperationCombat Operations SupportConfiguration of Communication SystemsOperational Capability Optimization
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationConsultative SupportAdaptability to Austere Environments
Certifications & Qualifications
FAA Class III Flight PhysicalAltitude Chamber TrainingPhysiological Training
Industry Keywords
SOCOM Units ExperienceCombat OperationsSustainment OperationsTactical Customer InterfaceMilitary Experience