Senior Aerostat Operator – ISR Lead (Overseas)

Talos Mission Solutions Inc.; Maryland; On-site; USD 133,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Travel covered

3 weeks vacation

Job summary

Talos Mission Solutions Inc. seeks Level 3 and Level 4 aerostat operators for an OCONUS contract in Saudi Arabia. Candidates must hold an active DoD Secret clearance and have prior aerostat experience.

The role covers hands-on operation, launch, in-flight operations, recovery, and mooring of ISR platforms and related support gear. The position is a 1099 contractor role with lodging and work travel provided, plus three weeks of vacation.

Qualifications

• Current active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Prior aerostat experience preferred at Level 3/4.
• Formal technical training via military or civilian schools is needed.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on operation of the aerostat system, including launch, in-flight operations, recovery, and mooring.
• Operate ISR platform and associated equipment (MMP, sensors, communications, navigation, power generators).
• Maintain and troubleshoot aerostat hardware and support gear.
• Supervise/lead in Level 2-4 tasks as required.

Skills

Mechanical

IT

ISR

Electronics

Aerostat hardware

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical training

Tools

HARC

MX Series

Vista Radar

SOCET GXP

Job description

Talos Mission Solutions Inc. seeks Level 3 and Level 4 aerostat operators for an OCONUS contract in Saudi Arabia. Candidates must hold an active DoD Secret clearance and have prior aerostat experience.

The role covers hands-on operation, launch, in-flight operations, recovery, and mooring of ISR platforms and related support gear. The position is a 1099 contractor role with lodging and work travel provided, plus three weeks of vacation.