Airborne Sensor Operator

Leidos

Airborne Sensor Operator at Leidos providing ISR support through imagery and multi-source data analysis. Executing flight duties and supporting tactical missions within a military context.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $59,150 - $106,925 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The ASO will be required to execute all assigned preflight, flight, and post flight duties as required to safely and effectively operate an assigned sensor suite supporting a variety of missions
This includes mission planning, pre-briefings, mission system inspection, operation, troubleshooting, post-flight inspections, debriefings, intelligence product preparation and distribution, and mission documentation
The ASO may also assist with performing sensor upgrades and maintenance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience or 700 flight hours as an aircrew member on a multi-place military or government ISR contract aircraft
Have an active Top Secret with SCI
Possess a current FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate issued within 6 months of employment start date
Possess a United States Passport that is valid for 12 months after employment start date and be able to travel internationally
Current physiological training / altitude chamber or previously completed with proof of completion
Possess excellent CRM skills and be able to apply ORM principles
Be willing to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government
Must show demonstrable interpretation and analysis experience using E/O-IR FMV sensors and be able to produce post mission products using Microsoft office suite
Must be able to successfully accomplish airborne mission / flight operations and image analysis
Must be able to travel to various CONUS locations for training
Be willing to work long hours and / or non-regular hours with minimal notice
Be able to proficiently operate assigned sensors while airborne for extended periods
Be willing to work and execute airborne missions in Hardship and Hazardous locations
Previous internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communication experience required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Health and Wellness programs
Income Protection
Paid Leave
Retirement

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Hard Skills & Tools

Mission PlanningSensor OperationPost-Mission AnalysisImage AnalysisMission DocumentationTroubleshootingPre-Flight InspectionPost-Flight InspectionIntelligence Product PreparationSensor Upgrades

Soft Skills

Excellent CRM SkillsORM Principles Application

Certifications

Top Secret Clearance with SCIFAA Class II/III Medical CertificatePhysiological Training / Altitude Chamber Certification