C2 Operations SME

Astyra Corporation; Elkridge (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Astyra Corporation in Elkridge, MD is seeking a C2 Operations SME for an onsite role to support training, analysis, and operational integration of surface and air surveillance capabilities.

The candidate will bring hands-on military or NATO experience and will maintain a common operational picture using sensors, data links, and multi-domain inputs, translating field expertise into training materials and program support.

Qualifications

• Operational background in surveillance of surface & air domains
• Direct experience in surface and/or air surveillance operations
• Experience identifying, tracking, and managing air and surface objects
• Familiar with radar, data links, and common operational picture maintenance

Responsibilities

• Support training, analysis, and operational integration efforts.
• Maintain a recognized air and surface picture using multiple sensors and data links.
• Translate field experience into training materials and program support.
• Collaborate with instructors and training centers to improve readiness.

Skills

Surveillance Operations

C2 Operations

Air & Surface Tracking

RAP maintenance

Sensor integration

Data links

Job description

C2 Operations SME

*This is an onsite position – Candidates local to Elkridge, MD only please

Description:

• We are seeking an experienced Surface and Air Surveillance & Command and Control (C2) Operations Subject Matter Expert to support training, analysis, and operational integration efforts. This role requires deep, hands-on operational knowledge in building and maintaining a recognized air and surface picture using multiple sensors, communications paths, and data links.
• The ideal candidate brings operational and instructional experience from U.S. military, NATO, or similar service and non-military personnel that has taught or supported training at a recognized service schoolhouse or training center.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

Surveillance Operations Background (Surface & Air)

• Operational background may include one or more of the following environments:

Surface Surveillance

• Harbor / Port / Inland Waterway Surveillance:
• Typically associated with the U.S. Coast Guard
• Open-Sea / Blue-Water Surveillance:
• Typically associated with the U.S. Navy
• Relevant Naval roles include Operations Specialists (OS) who man tactical displays, identify and track surface contacts, and maintain the recognized maritime picture aboard ships or ashore.
• Equivalents may include Tactical Operations or similarly titled billets supporting surface and air picture development.

Air Surveillance

• Air surveillance experience may include roles traditionally associated with the U.S. Air Force, but may also be performed by other services depending on mission and control center location. Relevant experience includes:

• Detection, identification, and tracking of air objects
• Maintenance of a Recognized Air Picture (RAP)
• Air surveillance operations within command centers, or joint operations centers
• Relevant Air Force duty backgrounds may include Command and Control, Air Surveillance, Weapons / Battle Management, or equivalent air defense and airspace management functions.

• Command and Control operations are conducted by all military services, depending on mission and location of the control center. Qualified candidates will have experience integrating:
• Surface and air sensors
• Voice and data communications
• Tactical data links
• Multi-domain inputs into a unified operational picture

Required Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Prior military service (Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, or NATO)
• Direct experience in surface and/or air surveillance operations
• Experience identifying, tracking, and managing air and surface objects
• Experience contributing to or maintaining a common operational picture
• Demonstrated operational proficiency regardless of rank or title
• Familiar with Automatic Independent Surveillance, marine radar products and maritime safety are needed
• Familiar with ADS-B, radio direction finding, Electronic Support Measures, and Electronic Intelligence.

Preferred Skills/Knowledge/Experience:

• Instructor experience at a recognized military schoolhouse or training center
• Background as a Navy Operations Specialist (OS), Coast Guard surveillance operator, Air Force C2 / air surveillance operator, Marine Corps Tactical Operations, or equivalent
• Joint or multi-domain operational experience
• Experience supporting training development, simulation, or operational analysis

Key Attributes:

• Strong situational awareness across air and maritime domains
• Deep practical understanding of surveillance and C2 operations
• Ability to translate real-world operational experience into training or program support