Apprentice Geolocation Operator - Passive

Leidos; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Apprentice Geolocation Operator - Passive in Augusta, GA. This position involves operational support in RF collection and geolocation techniques, requiring a top-secret security clearance and relevant operational experience. Ideal candidates will have educational credentials and essential training in geolocation operations.

Qualifications

• Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.
• Two years of operational experience in RF collection or Direction-Finding operations.
• Successful completion of Passive Geolocation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational support for searching, detecting, identifying, intercepting, and locating signals of interest.
• Utilize sensors and passive geolocation techniques.

Skills

RF collection

Direction-Finding operations

Passive geolocation techniques

Education

BA or Masters degree

Job description

**Description**

The National Security Sector at Leidos is seeking qualified **Apprentice Geolocation Operators - Passive** candidates who are looking for a challenge and interested in working in a team environment. This position is on a future contract. Candidates must be willing to work in the Augusta, GA area.

**Primary Responsibilities**

The Apprentice Operator – Passive (AO-P) shall perform operational support to the government by performing tasks required to search, detect, identify, intercept, and locate signals of interest using the most appropriate sensor and passive geolocation technique available.

**Basic Qualifications**

+ Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph security clearance required.

+ Two years of operational experience, within the last five years conducting RF collection or Direction-Finding operations.

+ Successful completion of the initial Passive Geolocation certification program is required upon assignment.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ BA or Masters degree.

+ Formal training and/or demonstrated proficiency as a linguist in a foreign language.

+ Graduate of 451 or 452 Signal Analysis School.

+ Experience with manual or automatic Time/Frequency Difference of Arrival (T/FDOA) geolocation operations.

**Original Posting Date:**

2025-02-26

While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

**Pay Range:**

Pay Range $57,850.00 - $104,575.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.