Impactful ISR Airborne Sensor Operator

Leidos; United States; Remote; USD 59,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking an Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) to support a manned ISR program based CONUS. You will operate E/O and IR sensors, perform mission planning, briefings, and post-flight analysis, and distribute intelligence products to customers.

Ideal candidates have prior aircrew experience on ISR platforms, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and flexibility for rotations up to 90 days. This role requires strong CRM skills and the ability to work long hours in dynamic environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 2 years’ experience or 700 flight hours on an ISR contract aircraft.
• Active Top Secret with SCI clearance.
• FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate valid within 6 months of start date.
• US Passport valid 12 months after start date; international travel ability.
• Current physiological training/altitude chamber or equivalent.
• Excellent CRM skills and ORM principles.
• Willing to deploy up to 90 days to CONUS/OCONUS locations as directed.
• Experience using E/O-IR FMV sensors and producing post‑mission products in MS Office.
• Able to perform airborne mission/flight operations and image analysis.
• Willing to travel to CONUS locations for training.
• Willing to work long hours with minimal notice.
• Previous air-to-air/air-to-ground communications experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute preflight, flight, and post-flight duties to safely operate the sensor suite.
• Plan missions, pre-briefings, system inspections, operation, troubleshooting, and post-flight debriefings.
• Distribute intelligence products and support post-mission analysis.
• Assist with sensor upgrades and maintenance.

Skills

Top Secret with SCI

FAA Medical Certificate

US Passport

CRM skills

International travel readiness

90-day deployment readiness

Sensor interpretation & MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years or 700 flight hours on ISR aircraft

Tools

E/O-IR FMV sensors

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leidos is seeking an Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) to support a manned ISR program based CONUS. You will operate E/O and IR sensors, perform mission planning, briefings, and post-flight analysis, and distribute intelligence products to customers.

Ideal candidates have prior aircrew experience on ISR platforms, a Top Secret/SCI clearance, and flexibility for rotations up to 90 days. This role requires strong CRM skills and the ability to work long hours in dynamic environments.