Airborne Sensor Operator

Leidos•Bridgewater, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking an Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) to support a manned ISR program based CONUS. The role involves providing contracted aircrew services for an ISR aircraft, delivering imagery and multi-source data for real-time and after-action analysis. The ASO will be responsible for assessing routine and dynamic target areas using full motion video, and analyzing and distributing multi-source information via on-board aircraft communication systems. The successful candidate will be a mature, skilled, and experienced aircrew member capable of functioning safely and effectively in a tactical ISR environment. Responsibilities include operating E/O IR sensors and communications equipment.

Requirements

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).
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.
Current physiological training/altitude chamber or previously completed with proof of completion.
Excellent CRM skills and ability to apply ORM principles.
Willingness to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various 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 hours and/or non-regular hours with minimal notice.
Ability to proficiently operate assigned sensors while 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 required.

Nice To Haves

MX-15/20/25 experience
Previous ISR Warden experience
Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground communication coordination experience
Previous JTAC or Military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience
Previous ISR and/or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment
Previous KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, data link experience

Responsibilities

Execute all assigned preflight, flight, and post-flight duties as required to safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite supporting a variety of missions.
Perform mission planning, pre-briefings, mission system inspection, operation, troubleshooting, post-flight inspections, debriefings, intelligence product preparation and distribution, and mission documentation.
Assist with performing sensor upgrades and maintenance.
Operate E/O IR sensors and communications equipment.
Provide analysis and distribution of multi-source information via on-board aircraft communications systems.
Assess routine and dynamic target areas using full motion video.
Interpret and analyze E/O-IR FMV sensors and produce post-mission products using Microsoft office suite.
Successfully accomplish airborne mission/flight operations and image analysis.
Travel to various CONUS locations for training.
Work long hours and/or non-regular hours with minimal notice.
Proficiently operate assigned sensors while airborne for extended periods.
Work and execute airborne missions in Hardship and Hazardous locations.
Perform previous internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communication.