Senior Airborne ISR Systems Technician

Metrea; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical plan options

HSA/FSA accounts

Dental and vision coverage

6% employer 401(k) match

Fully paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Life and disability insurance

AD&D Coverage

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Subsided gym membership

Job summary

Metrea Aircraft Integration Center – Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior ISR Systems Technician to install, configure, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems. You will perform hands-on troubleshooting, field repairs, and validation to ensure continuous mission readiness.

This role requires deep RF and IP networking knowledge, experience with software and firmware updates, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment while collaborating with engineering and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or 12 years of relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of relevant experience.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 – IAM Level 1.
• Experience mentoring or leading small technical teams.
• Must be capable of operating independently with minimal oversight.
• Experience with configuration management principles and airworthiness approval processes.
• Demonstrated systems thinking and ability to evaluate second‑ and third‑order impacts of decisions.
• Must demonstrate professional maturity, sound judgment, and leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain airborne ISR mission systems.
• Perform pre‑mission checks, field‑level troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance.
• Perform Windows and Linux system administration tasks, including scripting and patch management.
• Operate and interpret data from test equipment to isolate faults and validate performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP‑based mission networks and secure transport links.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across RF, power, and IP interfaces.
• Conduct system software loads and firmware updates in accordance with baselines and security requirements.
• Support integration and validation of new hardware or software with engineering teams.
• Maintain handling and accountability of CCI and GFE components.
• Ensure compliance with safety, airworthiness, and operational security protocols.
• Provide detailed technical feedback and field reports for root cause analysis and lifecycle sustainment.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders and communicate capabilities, limitations, and needs.

Skills

RF signal paths

IP networking concepts

Software loads

Firmware updates

Schematics interpretation

RF test equipment

Radar fundamentals

Education

Master’s degree or 12 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience

DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 – IAM Level 1

Tools

Configuration management

Airworthiness approval processes

Job description

Metrea Aircraft Integration Center – Tampa, FL is seeking a Senior ISR Systems Technician to install, configure, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems. You will perform hands-on troubleshooting, field repairs, and validation to ensure continuous mission readiness.

This role requires deep RF and IP networking knowledge, experience with software and firmware updates, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment while collaborating with engineering and