SMT Mission System Operator (MSO)

A mission Sensor Operator is the functional profession of gathering information from an airborne platform (Manned or Unmanned) and/or oversee mission management systems for academic, commercial, public safety or military remote sensing purposes. The airborne sensor operator is considered a principal flight crew or aircrew member.

• Conduct real-time layered analysis of data from a variety of collection assets
• Deliver intelligence products during the execution of combat and sustainment operations, and conducts sensor control, video/image/audio file creation / manipulation
• Communicate information to ground force commanders during the execution of decisive operations
• Consult with program engineers as required to plan and execute operations in a manner commensurate with operational capabilities
• Understand system operation and employment tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in order to optimize system employment
• Provide support to the Management s needed

Required Education and Experience

• Associates degree OR 4 years Military experience is preferred
• Academic training and certification in airborne sensor operation
• Current FAA Class III flight physical
• Current Altitude Chamber and Physiological Training
• Three plus years of experience operating and configuring line-of-sight/beyond-line-of-sight voice, data and video communications systems
• An advanced understanding of the fundamentals of air-ground integration and tactical voice communications required
• Working knowledge of ground force and enemy TTPs
• Previous work / interface with tactical customers to facilitate the most effective employment of a dynamic suite of airborne sensors during real-time combat and sustainment operations
• Must be able to possess a DOD clearance specific to the contract
• Possess intimate familiarity with all aspects of operation and employment of the equipment specified under the field service contract
• Experience and intimate understanding of Joint Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF)
• Must possess experience flying onboard an ISR aircraft operating these suites
• Willing to continuously operate from austere and primitive locations
• Must be able to meet all CRC deployment and medical requirements

Preferred Education / Certification / Experience

• Service within SOCOM units is desired
• Three plus years of experience operating Full Motion Video/IR systems desired

Location

• Multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Possibly austere and primitive location(s)

Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must possess an active Secret clearance

Evaluation of Candidates:

Phone interview(s)

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; thereby, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements with respect to COVID-19, as well as any Government or customer site-specific requirements. Requirements typically include but are not limited to proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation