Sensor Payload Operator/Technician

Technology Service Corporation; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Option Plan

401k Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Work Schedules

Co-Sponsored Health Plan

Paid Leave

Job summary

A leading technical services company based in Arlington, Virginia, is seeking a Sensor Payload Operator/Technician. This role involves conducting maritime surveillance missions on manned aircraft for civil fisheries enforcement. Responsibilities include operating sensor payloads, preparing mission reports, and troubleshooting systems. Ideal candidates will have at least four years of military experience, strong communication skills, and technical knowledge of airborne sensors. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Four years of relevant military training and operational experience.
• Ability to maintain physical conditioning for mission-critical tasks.
• Experience in overland and overwater surveillance.
• Willingness to travel for assignments up to three months.

Responsibilities

• Operate aircraft sensor payloads during surveillance missions.
• Prepare detailed reports on mission observations.
• Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of airborne sensor payloads.

Skills

Operational experience with AIS, Radar, EO/IR Gimbals

Technical expertise in airborne sensor payload systems

Excellent interpersonal skills

Travel willingness

Safety and procedures

Job description

Sensor Payload Operator/Technician page is loaded## Sensor Payload Operator/Technicianlocations: PMSP Site 1time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR2472TSC has immediate openings for **Sensor Payload Operators and Technicians** to conduct maritime surveillance missions on manned aircraft for civil fisheries enforcement across locations in the Western and Central Pacific. Missions are executed in accordance with air tasking orders, with TSC providing mission **differences** training. These roles involve daily extended overwater surveillance at various altitudes, including low-level overwater maneuvers, using a civilian-registered King Air aircraft.As a Sensor Payload Operator or Technician, you will be responsible for locating, identifying, and reporting intelligence on maritime targets. You will be expected to leverage pre-mission reporting and mission planning in conjunction with all available platform sensors including AIS, Radar, and EO/IR gimbal to accomplish surveillance missions. Preference will be given to candidates with technical expertise and hands-on experience in the testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of airborne sensor payload systems. This position requires rotational assignments of three months or longer, subject to mutual agreement. TSC offers meals and lodging allowance.**Responsibilities:*** Operate aircraft sensor payloads during surveillance missions, including detecting, locating, and identifying maritime targets, and support real-time communication with the crew and ground personnel to ensure mission success.* Prepare detailed written reports on mission observations, complete post-mission equipment performance reports, and maintain clear communication with crew and ground personnel.* Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of airborne sensor payload systems in accordance with TSC Maintenance SOP and Manufacturer/OEM guidelines, assisting ISR Systems Engineers as needed.* Actively participate in both aviation and non-aviation roles within the deployed team, including delivering program capability briefings to local officials and supporting integration activities for sensor systems.* Perform additional related duties as assigned.**Required Qualifications:*** Four (4) or more years of relevant military training/qualification and operational experience.* Operational experience working with new technology, and controlling a family of systems to include AIS, Radar, and EO/IR Gimbals simultaneously.* Valid US Passport through deployment periods* Ability to maintain the physical conditioning necessary to perform mission-critical tasks, including lifting, prolonged standing, or endurance activities as applicable. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.* Ability to travel with reasonable notice for assignments lasting up to three months* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to effectively perform job duties and ensure clear communication in for purposes of safety protocols, team coordination, reporting, etc.**Preferred Qualifications:*** Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with the tasking authority, local officials, customer on-site representatives, and crew members* Experience in combined overland and overwater surveillance and international operations* Technical knowledge and practical experience in Operational and/or Developmental Test, troubleshooting and maintenance of airborne sensor payload systems* Ability to provide strong professional references as requested**TSC Benefits:**TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. TSC is a growing organization with unlimited opportunity!**Applying to TSC:**Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, verification of Security Clearance, and a drug screening.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60–1.4(a), 60–300.5(a) and 60–741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, TSC is an employee-owned company that has been providing high-quality technical services and solutions for our customers’ for over 50 years.Our diverse portfolio includes providing; Airborne Sensors and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR); Electronic Warfare Systems; Air and Missile Defense; Space Systems, and Intelligence and Information Systems.TSC offers a professional working environment, a competitive salary, and an excellent benefits package. Come and join our team!