SMT Mission System Operator (MSO)

At MAG, we provide and enable real-time situational awareness to help our customers make the world smaller and safer. We are laser focused on serving our customers by providing technical expertise, operational excellence, and flawless execution. Relentlessly driven by our dedication to service and performance, we have become the leading independent provider of manned/unmanned full-spectrum outsourced ISR services in the world. Our success is due entirely to the high caliber of employees we recruit, hire, and retain. At MAG, we look for individuals who thrive in a high-performance environment where challenges are the norm and success is expected.

Position Summary

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Mission Systems Operator

• Conduct real-time layered analysis of data from a variety of collection assets
• Deliver intelligence products during the execution of combat and sustainment operations, and conducts sensor control, video/image/audio file creation / manipulation
• Communicate information to ground force commanders during the execution of decisive operations
• Consult with program engineers as required to plan and execute operations in a manner commensurate with operational capabilities
• Understand system operation and employment tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) in order to optimize system employment
• Provide support to the Management s needed

Required Education and Experience 

• Associate's degree OR 4 years Military experience is preferred
• Academic training and certification in airborne sensor operation
• Current FAA Class III flight physical
• Current Altitude Chamber and Physiological Training
• Three plus years of experience operating and configuring line-of-sight/beyond-line-of-sight voice, data and video communications systems
• An advanced understanding of the fundamentals of air-ground integration and tactical voice communications required
• Working knowledge of ground force and enemy TTPs
• Previous work / interface with tactical customers to facilitate the most effective employment of a dynamic suite of airborne sensors during real-time combat and sustainment operations
• Must be able to possess a DOD clearance specific to the contract
• Possess intimate familiarity with all aspects of operation and employment of the equipment specified under the field service contract
• Experience and intimate understanding of Joint Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) in support of Special Operations Forces (SOF)
• Must possess experience flying onboard an ISR aircraft operating these suites
• Willing to continuously operate from austere and primitive locations
• Must be able to meet all CRC deployment and medical requirements

Preferred Education / Certification / Experience

• Service within SOCOM units is desired
• Three plus years of experience operating Full Motion Video/IR systems desired

Location

• Multiple CONUS and OCONUS locations
• Possibly austere and primitive location(s)

Security Clearance

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must possess an active Secret clearance

Evaluation of Candidates:

Phone interview(s)

MAG Aerospace (MAG) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. We encourage diverse candidates to apply to our positions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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MAG Aerospace (MAG) is committed to providing an online application process that is accessible to all, including individuals with a disability, by offering an alternative way to apply for job openings. This alternative method is available for those who cannot otherwise complete the online application due to a disability or need for accommodation.
MAG provides reasonable accommodation to applicants under the guidance of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam-Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and certain state and/or local laws.

If you need assistance due to a disability, please contact MAG Aerospace Recruiting at:
Applicant.Assist@magaero.com or call (703) 376-8993

The position is contingent upon candidate’s ability to meet physical and medical requirements as needed by the position; thereby, including compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local jurisdictional requirements with respect to COVID-19, as well as any Government or customer site-specific requirements. Requirements typically include but are not limited to proof of full COVID-19 vaccination status, except in circumstances where a candidate is legally entitled to an accommodation