Position SummaryThis role is primarily responsible for providing Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) expertise and operation-al support to U.S. government missions overseas. The Airborne SIGINT Operator (SME) serves as a key liaison for airborne ISR operations, integrating across airborne platforms, ground elements, and national-level resources to support mission planning, execution, and optimization. Additional responsibilities may include serving as a SIGINT systems maintainer, airborne operator, liaison officer, collection manager, and instructor on SIGINT and Electronic Warfare (EW) technologies, tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs). When not deployed, this role may also support MSO training and exercise events, including classroom instruction, on a voluntary basis.
What You'll Do- Conduct 90-day rotational deployments ensuring consistent delivery and operational excellence across various regional sites
- Serve as a Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) SME and liaison supporting airborne ISR operations for U.S. government missions, advising on SCONOPS, mission planning, and SI/EW tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Provide mission integration support between airborne ISR platforms, ground elements, and national/theater-level resources
- Install, configure, and maintain airborne SIGINT mission systems, including RF receivers, transmitters, processors, antennas, and associated cabling
- Perform pre-mission system checks, field-level troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance to ensure mission readiness
- Conduct system software loads, firmware updates, and configuration management in accordance with program baselines and security requirements
- Support integration and validation of new hardware or software packages in coordination with engineering and sustainment teams
- Ensure compliance with safety, airworthiness, and operational security protocols during all maintenance and system support activities
- Deliver technical and operational expertise to enhance SIGINT collection, analysis, and mission effectiveness in dynamic environments
- Advise, mentor, and train personnel on SIGINT/EW systems, capabilities, and operational employment
- Maintain proficiency in current and emerging SIGINT/EW technologies, systems, and TTPs
- Support CONUS-based classroom and exercise-based instruction on RF theory, communications technologies, airborne ISR/SIGINT operations, and advanced TTPs on a volunteer basis
What You Bring- SME-level expertise in Signals Intelligence operations, systems, and TTPs
- Experience coordinating airborne ISR/SIGINT missions and interfacing with national-level resources
- Experience conducting airborne SIGINT operations on ISR platforms is advantageous
- Comfortable operating across both airborne and ground-based roles as mission requirements evolve
- Strong technical foundation in RF theory, Linux, networking, antenna employment, and relevant protocols (HF/VHF/UHF, DMR, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 802.11)
- Familiarity with U.S. GOTS airborne SIGINT systems and their operational employment
- Ability to integrate emerging technologies into operational use
- Strong initiative and ability to operate independently in deployed or austere environments
- Effective communication skills, including the ability to advise senior stakeholders and serve as a liaison across organizations
Additional Eligibility Qualifications- Minimum 10 years of Signals Intelligence experience, including 180+ days of deployed operational SIGINT support
- Prior active-duty U.S. military service with Honorable Discharge (DD214 required)
- Demonstrated experience coordinating airborne ISR/SIGINT missions and working with national-level assets
- Deep operational proficiency with advanced RF collection systems (e.g., SCEPTRE, DRT, LANShark, Spectrum Guard), including configuration, tuning, and failure diagnosis
- LINUX fundamentals training
- Security+ or equivalent certification
- Mode 1/2/3/5/6 airborne operator certifications (preferred)
- Mode Instructor or I/E certifications (preferred)
- FCC Amateur Radio Technician License
Benefits- Comprehensive medical plan options
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Dental and vision coverage
- 6% employer 401(k) match
- Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
- Generous PTO
- Life and disability insurance
- Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
- AD&D Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Work Authorization / Security Clearance- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Valid Driver's License
- Clearance required at time of hire: Active TS clearance with eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI clearance is required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment. Candidates will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with federal requirements
- Position may require passing a government-administered background check
- Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance and adjudication requirements
Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThe daily working hours for this position vary Monday through Sunday. Hours and work shifts may vary in accordance with business needs. This role will be scheduled to forward deploy/work approximately 90 days OCONUS followed by rotation off-site for approximately 90 days. Rotation schedule may be adjusted to meet program requirements.
Work Environment- Various locations OCOUNS
- This role operates in an environment that varies from a clerical, office setting using standard office equipment to austere settings with various weather and temperature conditions to include extreme heat, humidity and cold
TravelTravel requirements are 50% - OCONUS deployment.
