Entry-Level Sensor & Imagery Operator

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations; Laneham; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 4% Pension contribution match

Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Bupa Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle 2 Work

Free flu vaccination voucher

Perbox platform

Job summary

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations seeks an entry-level Sensor Operator to support airborne and RPAS missions, data handling and reporting. You will be trained to support live missions, with occasional sensor operation as competency grows.

The role focuses on task preparation, briefing, data exploitation and evidence management, with potential progression in remote sensing and mission systems within a small operational team.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent qualification in intelligence, data analysis, aviation or related field.
• Strong attention to detail with accurate timings and coordinates.
• Analytical, methodical, and able to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for airborne and RPAS tasks by reviewing tasking and airspace.
• Assist live mission activity and adapt tasking as required.
• Produce clear reports with accurate timings and coordinates.
• Store and disseminate raw mission data per procedures.
• Support data exploitation by processing imagery and spatial data.
• Assist sensor operation when trained and authorised.
• Maintain mission records and evidence packs.

Skills

Office tools

GIS experience

Imagery analysis

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Remote sensing

RPAS familiarity

Education

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Data storage systems

Job description

DEA Specialised Airborne Operations seeks an entry-level Sensor Operator to support airborne and RPAS missions, data handling and reporting. You will be trained to support live missions, with occasional sensor operation as competency grows.

The role focuses on task preparation, briefing, data exploitation and evidence management, with potential progression in remote sensing and mission systems within a small operational team.