Missile Defense Radar Operator (MDRO)

InDyne, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 73,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

InDyne, Inc. seeks a Missile Defense Radar Operator (MDRO) to manage LRDR operations at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station in Colorado. The role requires coordinating with AFOTEC and other agencies, conducting 24/7 sensor mission support, and documenting operational events.

Ideal candidates have space operations exposure, strong electronics/engineering aptitude, and the ability to obtain the necessary DoD clearance. Onsite work and readiness for continuous operations are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates degree desired.
• Active DoD security clearance or ability to obtain one; US citizenship required.
• Employment contingent upon obtaining interim DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Operate LRDR and provide 24/7 radar operations and support.
• Interface with AFOTEC and other military/contractor personnel to support testing activities (DT&E, OT&E, ICE).
• Participate in LRDR exercises and inspections.
• Develop and update LRDR and C2BMC Operator TTPs and SOPs.
• Attend and complete all required certification training.
• Document operations, security events, equipment status and changes in the operations log.
• Support SDA taskings from 18th Space Control Squadron and National Space Defense Center.

Skills

Space Operations

Scheduling

Reporting

Radar Operations

Electronics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associates degree desired

Job description

Missile Defense Radar Operator (MDRO)

Location: US-CO-Colorado Springs

Job ID: 2026-5698

Category: Technician

Position Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Onsite

InDyne is a full-service military, civilian and commercial operations company. Our Mission is to provide tailored cost effective, quality services and solutions. Our Vision is to exceed customer expectations by delivering results through agility, flexibility and responsiveness. Our Core Values include integrity, trust and loyalty.

The SSPARS Missile Defense Radar Operator (MDRO) will report directly to the MDRO Site Lead. This position will be located at Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station, CO.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR) operations, technical services, and operations support of equipment to meet sensor mission support requirements on 24-hours-a-day, 7-days-a-week (24/7) basis.
• Interface with Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation (AFOTEC) and other military personnel, as well as other contractor personnel, to support testing activities such as Development, Test and Evaluation (DT&E), Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E), and Installation, Checkout and Evaluation (ICE) testing.
• Participate in LRDR exercises and inspections.
• Provide operational activity support to include development/updates of LRDR and C2BMC Operator Tactics, TTPs and SOPs.
• Attend and complete all required certification training.
• Conduct operational reporting on a 24-hours-a-day, 7-days- a-week (24/7) basis.
• Provide a daily report of operational activities as specified by HHQ.
• Perform BMD mission taskings and accomplish support requests.
• Document operations, security events, equipment status, authorized software changes, weather, shift changes, changing of the Zulu day, and any other significant events in an operations log.
• Accomplish SDA taskings and support requests from the 18th Space Control Squadron (18 SPCS) and/or the National Space Defense Center. MDROs shall communicate and collaborate with CSpOC, MDA and other external agency personnel regarding space catalog data, mission status coordination and reporting.

Educational/Training Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associates degree desired.

Clearance Requirements

• Currently hold or be able to obtain and maintain the proper US DoD issued security clearance, which requires US Citizenship. Security clearance eligibility may be discussed during the interview phase.
• Employment and start date are contingent upon the candidate receiving the required US DoD issued interim security clearance

Required Skills/Experience

• Experience in Space Operations (Space Control, Space Surveillance, Space Lift, etc.), scheduling, and reporting is desired but not required. Experience in Space sensor operations, such as Space Surveillance Network sensors, is highly desired but not required.
• Prior military or Government experience and experience with Air Force Space Command sensor operations, radar or electro-optical sensors, and space surveillance operations are highly desired.
• Experience in electronics and engineering is desired.

Supervision

• Works under the general supervision of the MDRO Lead.

Work Environment

• Must be able to lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Physical Demands

• Walking, sitting, typing, bending and lifting items as required within position requirements.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.

Pay Range

Starting from USD $53.48/Hr.