Are you a seasoned mission systems operator looking for a meaningful work environment that supports and protects heroes? Join our team! As a Senior Mission Systems Operator (MSO)/Airborne Mission Commander (AMC), you will be using your skills and expertise to support our overseas operational missions using Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) principles. You'll be responsible for operating our airborne sensor equipment, primarily RADAR and MX-15 technologies, to acquire, track, and monitor airborne, ground, and/or maritime objects of interest in routine and dynamic target area searches and performing pre-flight, inflight, and post-flight duties.

The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and typically 10 or more years of relevant experience
  • A higher-level degree may substitute for experience
  • Related experience, including military training, may be considered in lieu of required education

• TS clearance level - Working knowledge of MX-15 HDI sensor, and basic menu navigation

• Working knowledge of Orion, TORCH or similar MSO/ASO moving map software

• Must be able to multi-task - Must be able to work with limited directions -

• Working knowledge of mIRC

• Can type at least 30 words per minute -

• Valid US passport

• ability to get FAA Class 3 physical

• 60/60 (75/45) rotation schedule, dependent on need.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Basic understanding of current military / ISR TTPs

• Background in the Aerospace Defense Industry, DoD or US Military

• Experience with Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Suite

• Previously worked in an austere environment

• Experience with computer networking

• Familiarity with CRM and Airmanship

• 1000 hours of flight time knowledge of ARC-231, PRC 117G, BLOS, & Sigint suites

• Exposure to Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radios

• Basic understanding of RADAR Theory and MX15HDi camera technology

At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC

This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs.

SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

To conform to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.