Instructor Sensor Operator
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 21, 2026.
General Atomics Systems Integration, LLC (GA-SI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a provider of military and commercial engineering services. GA-SI is a leading-edge expert in systems integration technologies, reliability improvements, and controls system design.
We have an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and qualified MQ-9 Sensor Operator Instructor with our Aero Services division in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
This individual will serve as Instructor Sensor Operator consulting directly with Executive management in all areas of MQ9 aircraft instruction. Serves as subject matter expert in all aspects of the MQ9 Unmanned Aircraft System to include hardware and software, ground control station hardware and software as well as operational scenarios. Much of the standard day for this position is teaching new MQ-9 aircrew how to operate aircraft systems.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Performs duties as Instructor Sensor Operator.
- Perform duties as Sensor Operator of the Family of Unmanned Air Vehicles (MQ-9).
- Perform mission planning, briefing, mission execution and debriefing.
- Instruct UAV student sensor operators in all aspects of UAV ground and flight operations. This training includes academic (platform instruction) and in-flight instruction.
- Responsible for complying with all governing regulations including service guidance, company procedures and Federal Aviation Administration Regulations.
- Consults directly with Company engineering and senior management as subject matter expert in developing aircraft.
- Develops and verifies procedures for use with aircraft features.
- Supports training syllabus courseware development to include research, word processing and presentation development.
We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.