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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.\nAre you ready for your next challenge?\nAirborne 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.\nTHE CHALLENGE (primary responsibilities)\nThe 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.\nWHAT SETS YOU APART (basic qualifications)\nMust 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)\nHave an active Top Secret with SCI\nPossess a current FAA Class II/III Medical Certificate issued within 6 months of employment start date\nPossess a United States Passport that is valid for 12 months after employment start date and be able to travel internationally\nCurrent physiological training / altitude chamber or previously completed with proof of completion\nPossess excellent CRM skills and be able to apply ORM principles\nBe willing to deploy for rotations of up to 90 days to various CONUS or OCONUS operating locations as directed by the Government.\nMust show demonstrable interpretation and analysis experience using E/O-IR FMV sensors and be able to produce post mission products using Microsoft office suite.\nMust be able to successfully accomplish airborne mission / flight operations and image analysis\nMust be able to travel to various CONUS locations for training\nBe willing to work long hours and / or non-regular hours with minimal notice\nBe able to proficiently operate assigned sensors while airborne for extended periods\nBe willing to work and execute airborne missions in Hardship and Hazardous locations\nPrevious internal aircraft, air-to-air, and air-to-ground communication experience required\nPreferred Qualifications\nMX-15/20/25 experience\nPrevious ISR Warden experience\nAir-to-Air and Air-to-Ground communication coordination experience desired\nPrevious JTAC or Military ISR mission/intelligence product support experience\nPrevious ISR and or instructor/evaluator experience in a combat environment is desired\nPrevious KUSS, PRC-117, VORTEX, data link experience desired\nAMSOPP1\nIf 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.\nOriginal Posting:\nSeptember 21, 2026For 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.\nPay Range:\nPay Range $59,150.00 - $106,925.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. 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