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These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special ... Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global ...

These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special ... Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global ...

Flight Test Technician

Hagerstown, MD · On-site

$65K - $95K/yr

The successful candidate is a mission-experienced operator or maintainer with the aptitude to conduct flight testing in the airborne ISR and SIGINT domains. This is a direct flight test operations ...

The successful candidate is a mission-experienced operator or maintainer with the aptitude to conduct flight testing in the airborne ISR and SIGINT domains. This is a direct flight test operations ...

The successful candidate is a mission-experienced operator or maintainer with the aptitude to conduct flight testing in the airborne ISR and SIGINT domains. This is a direct flight test operations ...

These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special ... Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global ...

... platforms operating within commercial and military communication environments. This position ... Experience supporting DoD, military aviation, airborne ISR, or tactical communication programs ...

These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special ... Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global ...

... platforms operating within commercial and military communication environments. This position ... Experience supporting DoD, military aviation, airborne ISR, or tactical communication programs ...

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How much do airborne isr operator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for airborne isr operator in the United States is $51,470.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39,500.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Airborne ISR Operator?

An Airborne ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) Operator is responsible for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating real-time intelligence using airborne sensor systems. They operate onboard military aircraft or drones to gather information critical for mission success, including tracking targets, monitoring threats, and supporting combat operations. Their duties often involve working with radar, cameras, and communication equipment to relay intelligence to commanders and ground forces. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in high-pressure environments.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Airborne ISR Operator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Airborne ISR Operator, you need a solid background in surveillance operations, situational awareness, and data analysis, typically complemented by military training or specialized certifications. Familiarity with electro-optical/infrared sensors, radar systems, and real-time intelligence platforms such as FMV (Full Motion Video) is essential. Strong teamwork, keen attention to detail, and effective communication help operators excel in mission-driven environments. These skills ensure accurate intelligence gathering, timely decision-making, and seamless coordination during complex aerial operations.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of an Airborne ISR Operator?

As an Airborne ISR Operator, your daily duties include operating advanced surveillance sensors and equipment onboard aircraft, analyzing live data streams, and relaying critical intelligence to mission commanders and ground teams. You will participate in mission briefings, review target objectives, and often collaborate closely with pilots, mission planners, and analysts to achieve operational goals. Depending on the assignment, you may work irregular hours and be required to adapt quickly to changing mission parameters. The role emphasizes accuracy and teamwork to ensure vital information is delivered efficiently and securely.

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Job description

TSC is seeking a Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer to support our growing operations in Raeford, NC, Sierra Vista AZ or Arlington, VA to serve as the lead focal point for Flight Controls Systems in our Airborne ISR Division. This position is crucial to the success of the product line's overall safety and performance.

As a key leader in the Airborne ISR Division, this position is crucial to the overall return on investment for TSC's commitment to technological research and development for the AISR domain. This position will work closely with the front-line Operators, Technical Leads, Program Managers, Operations Managers, and the Division Manager to maximize technology transfer to the market through continuous iterations of development, test, fielding, customer engagement, and sustainment of solutions. Travel requirements will vary depending upon home-basing location.

Asthe Senior Flight Controls & GNC Engineer, you can anticipate some of your day-to-day responsibilities to include:

  • Serving as the lead singular focal point for flight control automation. Required to translate information at both the technical level and overall business use case, while leading and executing multiple parallel technological initiatives at any given time.

  • Hiring, developing, supervising, managing and executing within a technical team focused on Flight Controls and GNC Automation encompassing multiple fixed wing platforms.

  • Key cross functional stakeholder for the execution of experimental learning experiences in a HIL/SIL, ground and flight test.

  • Lead, manage or conduct various types of data analysis in support of time sensitive developmental or operational efforts, funneling documented results back into risk management and safety workflows for additional review, procedural or safety bulletins, product support and future technological development projects.

  • Lead, manage, or support the development, planning or execution for a variety of test related activities required for internal and customer driven projects, processes, or gate reviews.

Required Qualifications

  • BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Computer, Aerospace, Controls engineering or other relevant discipline, plus a minimum five years of direct experience with fixed wing UAS Flight Controls and GNC implementation.

  • US Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance.

  • Demonstrated experience in technical project teams, managing risk, and the pace to reach viable technical solutions.

  • Practical experience with development or operational improvement of fixed wing UAS technology.

  • Hands-on experience in software development for flight controls and in guidance, navigation and control for fixed wing systems.

  • Ability to comprehend automation challenges or gaps, and guide solutions-based collaborations.

  • Ability to execute operations of hardware-in-the-loop simulators, conducting testing and troubleshooting of HW/SW interfaces. Familiarity with software configuration management tools, version control systems, defect tracking tools, and workflows with peer review required.

  • Ability to lead, manage, or individually contribute and execute tasks assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

  • The ideal candidate has more than ten years of directly relevant experience in the Required Qualifications and thrives working amongst a team with other highly technical engineers and business-oriented innovators.

TSC Benefits:

TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefit package; including ESOP participation, 401k Plan, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Co-Sponsored Health Plan, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC:

Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening.


This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.
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