Mission Systems Operator III
Sierra Nevada Corporation - Shalimar, FL
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Mission Systems Operator (MSO)/Airborne Mission Commander (AMC) III Are you a seasoned mission systems operator looking for a meaningful work environment that supports and protects heroes? Join our team! As a Mission Systems Operator (MSO)/Airborne Mission Commander (AMC) III, you will be using your skills and expertise to support our overseas operational missions using Operational Risk Management (ORM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) principles. You will be responsible for operating our airborne sensor equipment, primarily RADAR and MX-15 technologies, to acquire, track, and monitor airborne, ground, and/or maritime objects of interest in routine and dynamic target area searches and performing pre-flight, inflight, and post-flight duties. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains air, land, sea, space and cyber. Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor's degree in a related field of study and typically 6 or more years of relevant experience A higher-level degree may substitute for experience Related experience, including military training, may be considered in lieu of required education Progressive experience with CRM and Airmanship 1000 hours of flight time knowledge of ARC-231 Advanced knowledge of Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radio functionality Thorough understanding of RADAR Theory and MX15HDi camera technology Experience with CRM and Airmanship Experience with the practical application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices (FGOP) Advanced knowledge Link-16, SATCOM(BLOS), and Small Secure Datalink (SSDL) radio functionality Experience with MODE Air and ground operations Experience operating and maintaining Radar Warning Receiver (RWR) systems, and updating their database Experience with Tracking and Mapping software (TRAX, Cerberus, Orion, Torch, Sceptre) Experience in the development of training programs, operational manuals, and materials (SOPs) for MSOs Experience evaluating, providing feedback, and performance metrics of MSOs Experience building work shifts and rotations for sensor operators to meet operational demands U.S. Citizen Valid Driver's License Must be willing and able to work extended hours, holidays and shift schedules as required Must be willing to travel CONUS off rotation to perform Training, Medical, and Certification renewals Ability to meet current DoD and Combatant Command restriction requirements for deployed locations Current/valid passport and be able to obtain a visa to travel internationally Successfully pass a pre-deployment medical assessment Willing to deploy OCONUS on an approximate 90/90 or 90/45 rotation Current Active Top-Secret U.S. Security Clearance with SCI and POLY eligibility is required Qualifications We Prefer: Maritime experience Background in the Aerospace and Defense Industry, the US Department of Defense or US Military Experience with Windows 10 Falcon View or Force Map technology Prior experience as a CRM/ORM Instructor SERE 150 training may be required Experience with Multi-Level Aircraft Stacks utilizing ROZ & TEZ tactics, MEDEVAC/CSAR, Direct Action (DA) Raids, Air Warden, HAF/GAF, INFILs, Route/CIED Scans, laser procedures, Troops in Contact (TIC), and CAS stack TTP's This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. This position requires current/active Top Secret with SCI eligibility U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.
Created: 2026-03-09