ISR Systems Technician

Accountabilities:

• Install, configure, maintain, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems, including EO/IR sensors, tactical radios, mission computers, radar systems, data links, video networks, moving-map software, and SIGINT equipment.


• Conduct pre-mission system checks, field-level troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and system validation to ensure operational readiness.


• Perform Windows and Linux administration tasks, including scripting, log analysis, patch management, and user account administration.


• Use spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, RF power meters, and other test equipment to isolate faults and validate system performance.


• Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP-based mission networks, including subnetting, static routing, VLAN tagging, and secure transport links.


• Diagnose issues across RF, power, and IP-based interfaces using technical schematics, block diagrams, wiring diagrams, and system documentation.


• Perform software loads, firmware updates, and configuration changes in accordance with approved system baselines and security requirements.


• Support the integration and validation of new hardware and software capabilities in collaboration with engineering and sustainment teams.


• Produce detailed technical feedback and field reports to support root-cause analysis, continuous improvement, and long-term lifecycle planning.


• Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate technical capabilities, limitations, support requirements, and opportunities for innovation clearly.


• Work with a high degree of independence and provide hands-on technical support in hangar, flightline, and deployed environments.


• Travel internationally as required to support operational and mission needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or 6+ years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree plus 4+ years of related experience.


• At least 3 years of experience supporting airborne ISR mission systems in deployed or field environments.


• Strong understanding of radar fundamentals and modes of operation, including GMTI, MMTI, SAR, weather, and related applications.


• Hands-on proficiency with RF test equipment such as spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, power meters, and network analyzers.


• Strong understanding of RF signal paths, IP-based system interfaces, and TCP/IP networking and routing concepts.


• Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and related engineering documentation.


• Experience implementing system configuration changes, software loads, firmware updates, and technical troubleshooting.


• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, including system administration and basic scripting.


• Ability to perform technical duties independently with minimal supervision and demonstrate sound judgment in operational environments.


• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.


• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities, combined with a methodical and detail-oriented approach.


• A Master’s degree or 12+ years of related experience is advantageous.


• A Bachelor’s degree plus 8 years of related experience is advantageous.


• DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification, such as CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNA, is beneficial.


• 6+ years of experience supporting airborne ISR mission systems in deployed or field environments is preferred.

• Private medical insurance.


• Subsidized gym membership and wellness plans through Wellhub.


• Electric car scheme.


• Cycle-to-work scheme.


• Salary-sacrifice pension scheme.


• Free lunch on office days.


• Enhanced parental leave.


• 30 days of annual paid time off plus public holidays.


• Bonus scheme.


• Personal and professional development opportunities.


• Full-time employment with typical Monday-to-Friday working hours, subject to operational and departmental requirements.


• Opportunity to work with advanced airborne ISR, RF, networking, sensor, communications, and mission-system technologies.


• Hands-on exposure to complex operational environments, including hangar and flightline settings.


• International travel opportunities, with travel potentially reaching up to 50% worldwide.


• Applicants must have the legal right to work in Germany and be able to provide the required right-to-work documentation.

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