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Sensor Payload Operator/Technician
Job in
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, 22201, USA
Listed on 2026-05-31
Listing for:
Technology Service Corporation
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-05-31
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PMSP Site 1time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR2472
TSC has immediate openings for
** Sensor Payload Operators and Technicians
** to conduct maritime surveillance missions on manned aircraft for civil fisheries enforcement across locations in the Western and Central Pacific. Missions are executed in accordance with air tasking orders, with TSC providing mission
** differences
* * training. These roles involve daily extended overwater surveillance at various altitudes, including low-level overwater maneuvers, using a civilian-registered King Air aircraft.
As a Sensor Payload Operator or Technician, you will be responsible for locating, identifying, and reporting intelligence on maritime targets. You will be expected to leverage pre-mission reporting and mission planning in conjunction with all available platform sensors including AIS, Radar, and EO/IR gimbal to accomplish surveillance missions. Preference will be given to candidates with technical expertise and hands-on experience in the testing, troubleshooting, and maintenance of airborne sensor payload systems.
This position requires rotational assignments of three months or longer, subject to mutual agreement. TSC offers meals and lodging allowance.
** Responsibilities:
*** Operate aircraft sensor payloads during surveillance missions, including detecting, locating, and identifying maritime targets, and support real-time communication with the crew and ground personnel to ensure mission success.
* Prepare detailed written reports on mission observations, complete post-mission equipment performance reports, and maintain clear communication with crew and ground personnel.
* Conduct maintenance and troubleshooting of airborne sensor payload systems in accordance with TSC Maintenance SOP and Manufacturer/OEM guidelines, assisting ISR Systems Engineers as needed.
* Actively participate in both aviation and non-aviation roles within the deployed team, including delivering program capability briefings to local officials and supporting integration activities for sensor systems.
* Perform additional related duties as assigned.
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* Required Qualifications:
*** Four (4) or more years of relevant military training/qualification and operational experience.
* Operational experience working with new technology, and controlling a family of systems to include AIS, Radar, and EO/IR Gimbals simultaneously.
* Valid US Passport through deployment periods
* Ability to maintain the physical conditioning necessary to perform mission-critical tasks, including lifting, prolonged standing, or endurance activities as applicable. Reasonable accommodations will be provided as required by law.
* Ability to travel with reasonable notice for assignments lasting up to three months
* Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English to effectively perform job duties and ensure clear communication in for purposes of safety protocols, team coordination, reporting, etc.
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* Preferred Qualifications:
*** Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to maintain good working relationships with the tasking authority, local officials, customer on-site representatives, and crew members
* Experience in combined overland and overwater surveillance and international operations
* Technical knowledge and practical experience in Operational and/or Developmental Test, troubleshooting and maintenance of airborne sensor payload systems
* Ability to provide strong professional references as requested
** TSC Benefits:
** TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including Employee Stock Option Plan (ESOP) participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more. TSC is a growing organization with unlimited opportunity!
** Applying to TSC:
** Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, verification of Security Clearance, and a drug screening.
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