Remote Sensor Operator

To conduct remote sensor operations for manned airborne and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) missions providing proficient and independent operation of Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Short-Wave Infrared (SWIR) radar and associated mission systems. The role supports Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) tasking through effective mission planning sensor employment near real-time reporting data handling and post-mission exploitation. The post holder is expected to operate at Intermediate / Proficient Operator standard and support RPAS payload activity trials training and evidence capture where required.

Mission Planning and Execution

• Prepare for airborne and RPAS tasks through review of tasking Air Tasking Orders route airspace collection requirements customer outputs and crew briefings.
• Operate independently on a variety of land maritime surveillance and reconnaissance missions making tactical sensor decisions and managing mission flow without constant supervision.
• Receive and action dynamic tasking from ground command elements adapting search patterns sensor priorities and reporting flow as the situation develops.
• Conduct clear handovers crew briefings and post-flight debriefings ensuring risks collection gaps and task outcomes are understood.

Advanced Sensor Operation and Troubleshooting

• Operate sensor systems to collect still imagery full motion video and track moving targets for extended periods.
• Conduct Hailing Phase 1 PED Imagery Intelligence pattern of life surveillance reconnaissance and target tracking tasks to required customer and mission standards.
• Use sensor functions to maximise collection quality including appropriate zoom focus gain polarity metadata look angle and image framing.
• Troubleshoot common sensor ground station communications downlink display recording and data transfer issues before escalating.

Data Reporting and Exploitation

• Store back up label and disseminate raw mission data in line with company procedures and customer handling requirements.
• Produce clear oral and written reports including near real-time updates and post-mission flight reports with accurate timings coordinates and event summaries.
• Support Level 1 Processing Exploitation and Dissemination (PED) by manipulating processing and analysing digital aerial imagery and spatial data.
• Extract Imagery Intelligence (IMINT) and report it using recognised standards
• Maintain accurate mission records flight logs and evidence packs to support quality assurance customer reporting and future tasking.

RPAS and Remote Mission Systems

• Operate or support RPAS payload systems from a ground control station remote sensor console or deployable mission system environment.
• Work effectively with remote pilots payload operators aircrew Task Specialists intelligence analysts and liaison officers to maintain a shared tactical picture.
• Contribute to RPAS trials payload integration procedure development and evidence capture.

• Confident independent operator able to manage the sensor task mission flow and reporting chain without close supervision.
• Strong tactical judgement able to balance collection quality aircraft or RPAS constraints safety and customer priorities.
• Clear communicator with effective Crew Resource Management (CRM) awareness concise radio/chat discipline and good briefing/debriefing skills.
• Calm under pressure able to troubleshoot equipment and communications issues without losing the mission picture.
• High attention to detail especially when capturing imagery coordinates metadata logs and customer reporting outputs.
• Adaptable and comfortable working in live operations deployed sites remote ground stations and mixed crew environments.
• Mature and discreet around sensitive mission data customer information aircraft RPA systems and operating areas.
• Able to mentor junior operators reinforce standards and support training or procedure updates where required.
• Forward leaning and practical identifying improvements in sensor employment data workflows reporting quality and RPA payload procedures.

Company pension contribution up to 4%
Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Bupa Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Annual Leave Purchase
Cycle 2 Work
Free flu vaccination voucher
Perbox platform

Required Experience:

IC