ISR Flight Test Technician - Aerial Sensor Ops

WGS Systems, LLC; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

WGS Systems, LLC is seeking Flight Test Technicians with ISR flight testing experience. Primary work in Hagerstown, MD with occasional travel to support events.

The successful candidate is a mission-experienced operator or maintainer with the aptitude to conduct flight testing in airborne ISR and SIGINT domains. It is a hands-on role requiring comfort in an aircraft seat, capable of managing multi-modal sensor suites during high-pressure missions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 4+ years in a hands-on technical role involving sensors, radios, or electronics maintenance.
• Active TS/SCI clearance mandatory.
• Military background preferred (Navy CT/AT/CTT/CTR; Army 15W/15E/35-series/94-series; Air Force 1A8/1U0/2A-series; USMC 26-series/63/64-series/02-series/7314).
• Flight physical ability to pass FAA Class III (or military equivalent).
• Willingness to work off-shift including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• In-Flight System Operation: operate SAR/GMTI, EO/IR, SIGINT/EW sensor suites and follow test cards to collect data.
• General Troubleshooting: identify and fix hardware, cabling, and software issues during flight and ground operations.
• Ground Checks & Setup: assist with pre-flight checks and ground integration tests for sensors, data links, and mission computers.
• Data Handling: ensure data is recorded correctly and formats checked post-flight.
• Mission Documentation: complete flight logs and discrepancy reports clearly.
• Safety & Teamwork: follow U.S. Army crew rest standards and aviation safety rules.
• Flexible Schedule Execution: support variable schedules including early mornings, late nights, and weekends.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Flight test operations

Security clearance TS/SCI

Sensor/electronics experience

Education

High School Diploma

Military tech school (A‑School/C‑School/AIT)

Job description

WGS Systems, LLC is seeking Flight Test Technicians with ISR flight testing experience. Primary work in Hagerstown, MD with occasional travel to support events.

The successful candidate is a mission-experienced operator or maintainer with the aptitude to conduct flight testing in airborne ISR and SIGINT domains. It is a hands-on role requiring comfort in an aircraft seat, capable of managing multi-modal sensor suites during high-pressure missions.