Senior Mission Systems Technician, Airborne ISR

Metrea; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; 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

Subsidized gym membership

Job summary

Metrea seeks a Mission Systems Technician to install, configure, maintain, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems. You will troubleshoot in the field, perform software updates, and manage system baselines while coordinating with engineering and sustainment teams.

You’ll handle RF, data networks, and mission hardware, ensuring readiness and compliance with security protocols. The role requires independent work and continuous improvement contributions within SAM and regional missions.

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.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain airborne ISR mission systems and related equipment.
• Perform pre-mission checks and field-level troubleshooting for mission readiness.
• Perform Windows and Linux system administration tasks, including scripting and patch management.
• Interpret test data from equipment to isolate faults and validate performance.
• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP-based mission networks and secure links.
• Manage firmware loads and configuration management per baselines and security requirements.
• Support integration and validation of new hardware or software packages.
• Maintain handling of Government Furnished Equipment and CCI components.
• Ensure safety, airworthiness, and operational security during maintenance.

Skills

RF signal paths

IP networking

Troubleshooting

Schematic reading

Test equipment

System administration

Firmware updates

Field maintenance

Education

Master’s degree or 12 years of relevant experience

Bachelor’s degree + 8 years of relevant experience

Tools

Spectrum analyzers

Oscilloscopes

Signal generators

Network analyzers

RF power meters

Job description

Metrea seeks a Mission Systems Technician to install, configure, maintain, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems. You will troubleshoot in the field, perform software updates, and manage system baselines while coordinating with engineering and sustainment teams.

You’ll handle RF, data networks, and mission hardware, ensuring readiness and compliance with security protocols. The role requires independent work and continuous improvement contributions within SAM and regional missions.