Mission Systems Technician

Accountabilities:

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


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


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


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


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


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


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


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


• Provide detailed technical feedback, field reports, and troubleshooting information to support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement.


• Contribute to lifecycle sustainment planning by identifying recurring issues, system limitations, and opportunities for improved reliability.


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


• Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a high standard of technical accuracy, safety, and mission readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 6 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree combined with at least 4 years of relevant experience.


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


• Strong knowledge of radar fundamentals and operating modes, such as GMTI, MMTI, SAR, and weather radar.


• Hands-on proficiency with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF 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 system documentation.


• Experience implementing system configuration changes and troubleshooting complex hardware and software interfaces.


• Strong English-language communication skills, both written and verbal.


• Ability to perform assigned duties independently with little or no assistance.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to isolate faults systematically and make sound technical decisions in operational environments.


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


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


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


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


• Willingness and ability to meet applicable plant, aviation, security, and operational access requirements.


• Ability to travel internationally up to 50% as required.

• Full-time remote opportunity within the EMEA region.


• Private medical insurance.


• Subsidized gym membership and wellness plans through Wellhub.


• Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme.


• Cycle-to-work scheme.


• Salary-sacrifice pension scheme.


• Free lunch on designated office days.


• Enhanced parental leave.


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


• Bonus scheme.


• Personal and professional development opportunities.


• Exposure to advanced airborne ISR technologies and mission-critical aviation systems.


• International travel and opportunities to work across diverse operational environments.


• Collaborative environment with significant technical ownership and responsibility.

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