Combat Systems Officer: Mission Planning & EW Expert

Leidos LLC; California (MO); On-site; USD 92,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Combat Systems Officer (CSO) to join a small, expert team supporting Common Mission Control Center requirements. The CSO will apply aviation and electronic warfare experience to develop tactics and procedures against evolving threats.

The role involves coordinating with DoD entities, advising leadership and mission planners, and crafting time-critical and long-term solutions for survivability and mission planning. A TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8–12 years aviation experience, or Master’s degree and 6–10 years aviation experience as CSO/EW Officer or Navigator.
• Must currently possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Strong knowledge of mission planning systems and ISR operations.

Responsibilities

• Support program management reviews, human machine interface reviews, and mission planning work groups.
• Identify threats and survivability to support client objectives.
• Coordinate with SPO and DoD partners to advise leadership and planners on policies and execution.
• Advise on mission planning improvements and training requirements.
• Review and prepare mission plans for test, peacetime and wartime operations.

Skills

Mission planning

ISR operations

Aircraft survivability

Military aviation experience

RPA/UAV mission planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation

Master's degree in aviation or related field

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Combat Systems Officer (CSO) to join a small, expert team supporting Common Mission Control Center requirements. The CSO will apply aviation and electronic warfare experience to develop tactics and procedures against evolving threats.

The role involves coordinating with DoD entities, advising leadership and mission planners, and crafting time-critical and long-term solutions for survivability and mission planning. A TS/SCI clearance is required.