Lead Mission System Operator – Contingent Upon Contract Award

Pacifico Energy Group

. Execute remote sensing wide-area data collection missions .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in executing remote sensing data collection missions, operating air surveillance equipment, and leading teams in high-stakes environments. Proficient in ISR collection tactics and capable of ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ISR Collection TacticsAir Surveillance Equipment OperationTeam LeadershipFAA Class III Medical CertificateDoD Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionMission PlanningProficiency AssessmentsTroubleshootingSensor Health ReportingField Logs CompletionSafety ComplianceMulti-Source Information DistributionStandard Operating ProceduresMission Qualification Training

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentorshipCommunicationCollaborationCareer Guidance

Tools & Technologies

Small Secure Datalink RadiosMX-15 Camera SystemSAFIRE HD Camera SystemGround-Based Communications Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

FAA Class III Medical CertificateDoD Secret ClearanceValid PassportState Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Remote SensingAircrew OperationsISR CollectionSafety CultureU.S. Military SOF Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute remote sensing wide-area data collection missions
Collect and analyze information while functioning as an aircrew member on a multi-position aircraft
Provide leadership, mentorship, career guidance, and management for assigned MSOs
Promote a strong safety culture
Conduct initial, recurrent, and mission qualification training
Perform MSO standardization evaluations, line checks, and proficiency assessments
Operate and maintain air surveillance and reconnaissance equipment and mission systems
Conduct real-time communication and distribution of multi-source information with aircrew and ground assets during all phases of flight
Operate ground-based communications systems and Small Secure Datalink radios
Participate in mission planning, execution, briefing, debriefing, communications, and safety activities
Communicate sensor and system capabilities and limitations
Collaborate with site operation managers, pilots, technical leads, and processing teams
Provide weekly sensor degradation logs and sensor health reports
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and collection equipment issues
Complete field logs and data transfer duties
Ensure safe and secure use of company and government equipment and instrumentation
Comply with governing regulations and established standard operating procedures
Perform other assigned or required duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with six (6)+ years of related experience; additional years' experience may be used in lieu of a degree
Two (2) or more years of experience supervising or leading teams and projects
Current FAA Class III Medical Certificate
US Citizen
Minimum age of 21
Must read, write, speak and understand English
Valid passport and state driver’s license
Active DoD Secret clearance or higher
Ability to successfully meet all contractual/program training requirements
Knowledge of ISR collection tactics, techniques, and procedures and the targeting cycle
Ability to successfully pass background check
Ability to successfully pass pre-employment and active-employment drug screenings
Preferred: Active DoD Top Secret clearance or higher
Preferred: Prior experience as a U.S. Military SOF
Preferred: Experience with MX-15 and/or SAFIRE HD camera systems
Preferred: Recent operational ISR experience
Preferred: Airborne ISR MSO experience within the last five years

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid only during authorized training and deployment rotations
Standard deployment rotations of 2–3 months
Leave without pay (LWOP) between assignments unless authorized by Management