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Airborne Sensor Operator
Leidos —Virginia
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Airborne Sensor Operator
Leidos —Virginia
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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Airborne Sensor Operator
Leidos —Virginia
- $59,150 - $106,925 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
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- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
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- Employee assistance program
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UAS Test Site Research Operator
Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
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- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Accel Talent Group —Richmond, VA
- $22 an hour
- Hybrid work
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Heven AeroTech —Sterling, VA
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- Up to 50% travel
- 5 years
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Heven AeroTech —Winchester, VA
- $41 - $55 an hour
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Mid-level
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Northrop Grumman —Chantilly, VA
- $156,400 - $234,600 a year
- Overtime
- 6 years
- Up to 50% travel
- Military
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Virginia Tech —Blacksburg, VA
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- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- Ability to walk for extended periods
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Platform Aerospace —Blackstone, VA
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- Full-time
- Writing skills
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- DOT physical examination
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PEOPLE TECHNOLOGY AND PROCESSES LLC —Virginia Beach, VA
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- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Airborne Sensor Operator

Leidos -
Virginia

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Job Details

Full-time
$59,150 - $106,925 a year
11 days ago

Qualifications

Military communication
Image processing
Operations coordination
Physiology knowledge
Special operations
Military intelligence
Military flight operations
Flight operations
Military aviation experience
Aerial surveillance
Productivity software
Sensors

Full Job Description

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next challenge?

Airborne Sensor Operator (ASO) supporting a manned ISR program that will be based CONUS. Leidos will provide contracted aircrew for an ISR aircraft providing imagery and multi-source data for both real-time and after-action analysis. The ASO will be responsible for routine and dynamic target area assessment using full motion video while providing analysis and distribution of multi-source information via on-board aircraft communications systems. The successful candidate will possess a combination of maturity, skill and experience to function safely and effectively as an aircrew member in a tactical ISR environment. Selected candidates will be required to operate E/O IR sensors, and communications equipment.

THE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)

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.

WHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)

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, and verifiable experience providing direct support to SOF ground forces using E/O-IR FMV sensors (additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree)
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

Preferred Qualifications

MX-15/20/25 experience

Previous ISR Warden experience
Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground communication coordination experience desired
Previous JTAC or Military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience
Previous ISR and or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment is desired
Previous KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, data link experience desired

AMSOPP1

If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.

Original Posting:

July 13, 2026

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

Pay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

Securing Your Data

Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at [email protected].

If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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