ISR Systems Technician

Jobgether; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Electric car scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Salary-sacrifice pension scheme

Free lunch on office days

Enhanced parental leave

30 days annual PTO

Bonus scheme

Personal and professional development

International travel opportunities (up

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking an ISR Systems Technician based in the Netherlands to install, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced airborne ISR mission systems. The role spans RF, networking, software, sensors, and mission computing technologies.

You will work independently while collaborating with engineering and sustainment teams to ensure systems are mission-ready in dynamic environments. You will perform Windows and Linux administration, use RF test equipment, configure mission networks, and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years related experience required.
• At least 3 years’ experience supporting airborne ISR systems.
• Strong radar fundamentals and GMTI/MMTI/SAR knowledge.
• Hands-on RF test equipment experience.
• Proficient in Windows and Linux administration.
• Ability to read schematics and block diagrams.
• Experience with software loads, firmware updates, troubleshooting.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, maintain, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems.
• Conduct pre-mission checks and field-level troubleshooting.
• Perform Windows and Linux administration tasks and scripting.
• Use RF test equipment to isolate faults and validate performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP mission networks.
• Read schematics and wiring diagrams to diagnose issues.
• Manage software loads, firmware updates, and baselines.
• Collaborate with engineering and sustainment teams on integration.
• Provide field reports and feedback for root-cause analysis.
• Travel internationally to support mission needs.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Windows/Linux administration

Education

Bachelor's degree or 6+ years experience

Associate’s degree + 4+ years

Master’s degree /12+ years advantageous

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Power meters

Network analyzers

TCP/IP networking

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an ISR Systems Technician based in Netherlands.

This is a hands‑on technical role supporting the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and lifecycle sustainment of advanced airborne ISR mission systems. You will help ensure critical systems remain reliable, validated, and mission‑ready in demanding operational environments. The position spans RF, networking, software, sensors, communications, and mission computing technologies. You will work independently while collaborating closely with engineering, sustainment, and operational teams. Your expertise will directly contribute to the availability and performance of systems used in real‑world intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations. The role offers significant technical responsibility, field exposure, and opportunities to work with sophisticated mission technologies in a fast‑moving environment.

Accountabilities:

• Install, configure, maintain, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems, including EO/IR sensors, tactical radios, mission computers, radar systems, data links, video networks, moving‑map software, and SIGINT equipment.
• Conduct pre‑mission system checks, field‑level troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and system validation to ensure operational readiness.
• Perform Windows and Linux administration tasks, including scripting, log analysis, patch management, and user account administration.
• Use spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, RF power meters, and other test equipment to isolate faults and validate system performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP‑based mission networks, including subnetting, static routing, VLAN tagging, and secure transport links.
• Diagnose issues across RF, power, and IP‑based interfaces using technical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system documentation.
• Perform software loads, firmware updates, and configuration changes in accordance with approved system baselines and security requirements.
• Support the integration and validation of new hardware and software capabilities in collaboration with engineering and sustainment teams.
• Produce detailed technical feedback and field reports to support root‑cause analysis, continuous improvement, and long‑term lifecycle planning.
• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate technical capabilities, limitations, support requirements, and opportunities for innovation clearly.
• Work with a high degree of independence and provide hands‑on technical support in hangar, flightline, and deployed environments.
• Travel internationally as required to support operational and mission needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree plus 4+ years of related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience supporting airborne ISR mission systems in deployed or field environments.
• Strong understanding of radar fundamentals and modes of operation, including GMTI, MMTI, SAR, weather, and related applications.
• Hands‑on proficiency with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and network analyzers.
• Strong understanding of RF signal paths, IP‑based system interfaces, and TCP/IP networking and routing concepts.
• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and related engineering documentation.
• Experience implementing system configuration changes, software loads, firmware updates, and technical troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, including system administration and basic scripting.
• Ability to perform technical duties independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate sound judgment in operational environments.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving abilities, combined with a methodical and detail‑oriented approach.
• A Master’s degree or 12+ years of related experience is advantageous.
• A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of related experience is advantageous.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNA, is beneficial.
• 6+ years of experience supporting airborne ISR mission systems in deployed or field environments is preferred.

Benefits:

• Private medical insurance.
• Subsidised gym membership and wellness plans through Wellhub.
• Electric car scheme.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Salary‑sacrifice pension scheme.
• Free lunch on office days.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• 30 days of annual paid time off plus public holidays.
• Bonus scheme.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Full‑time employment with typical Monday‑to‑Friday working hours, subject to operational and departmental requirements.
• Opportunity to work with advanced airborne ISR, RF, networking, sensor, communications, and mission‑system technologies.
• Hands‑on exposure to complex operational environments, including hangar and flightline settings.
• International travel opportunities, with travel potentially reaching up to 50% worldwide.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany and be able to provide the required right‑to‑work documentation.