Airborne Sensor Operator Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

• Act as Sensor Operator Subject Matter Expert for WESCAM MX system operation on ground, sea, and airborne platforms
• Provide possible training on WESCAM MX series products and integrated mission systems
• Assist in sales and bid activities requiring operations and integrated mission-system integration responses
• Design, develop, and implement operations and integrated mission systems for customers and internal personnel
• Coordinate, schedule, and execute WESCAM operations, integrated mission-systems support, and training events
• Work with external vendors to develop internal technical expertise for operational and integrated mission-systems support
• Provide input, direction, and training to Field Service Engineers and customers
• Help develop best practices for WESCAM MX-series products and integrated mission systems
• Assist with commissioning WESCAM products integrated on customer platforms
• Support Technical Publications and Logistics Engineering efforts
• Interface with ILS disciplines, Engineering, Field Service, and other WESCAM organizations
• Support validation of Service Procedures as part of New Product Introductions
• Review Technical Publications and Training materials
• Communicate with customers and vendors to coordinate support, operational processes, practices, and procedures
• Build and adjust basic systems to solve problems or integrations for MX-centric demonstrations
• Manage company-owned demonstration assets and logistics for tradeshows and demonstrations
• Integrate MX-series surveillance turrets onto aircraft using FAA-approved installation methods
• Provide onsite and remote customer product demonstrations, integration, setup, testing, operation, and teardown support
• Provide primary support for L3Harris Wescam USA Sales Support and Air Operations
• Support special mission aircraft flight demonstrations, testing, developmental missions, and training at the Loveland facility

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience; or 2 years post-Secondary/ Associate’s Degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience
• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience operating WESCAM MX-series products in a military or law enforcement environment
• Previous end-user experience with aircraft, tower, ground platform, or aerostat-based MX-10/15 sensor systems is desired
• Airborne Law Enforcement (ALE), Special Operations, AFSOC, DOD, or other similar experience is preferred
• Over 500+ hours of manned airborne operational ISR flight experience is desired
• MC-12, AC-130, P-3/P-8, airborne law enforcement or similar mission experience is desired
• Experience leading teams is desirable
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is preferred
• 4 years’ experience with MS Office applications including Word and Excel and specialized software test programs
• 4 years’ experience communicating clearly (written and verbal) with technical and non-technical customers (internal/external)
• Direct experience with systems integration, software, optical, and electro-mechanical systems is preferred
• Previous work experience with aircraft, tower, ground platform, or aerostat-based MX-Series sensor systems is highly desired
• Familiarity with government contracting is preferred but not required
• Experience communicating with contacts within and outside the department on matters requiring explanation or interpretation to reach understanding/agreement
• Previous success working under limited supervision or autonomously
• Experience prioritizing and managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Acute attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to travel at least 50% domestically and at least 10% internationally
• Ability to work on-site at the WUSA Air Operations facility in Loveland, Colorado
• Ability to work with aircraft and integrate MX-series surveillance turrets using FAA-approved installation methods

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in WESCAM MX-series products and integrated mission systems, with a strong background in operations, training, and systems integration. Proven ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders while managing multiple projects and providing operational support.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• WESCAM MX-Series Products Operation
• Integrated Mission Systems Design
• Systems Integration Experience
• DoD Secret Clearance
• Airborne Operational ISR Flight Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• WESCAM MX-Series Operation
• Systems Integration
• Technical Publications Review
• Operational Support
• Project Management
• FAA-Approved Installation Methods
• MS Office Applications
• Electro-Mechanical Systems
• Software Test Programs
• Training Development

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Team Leadership
• Autonomous Work

Certifications & Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

• Airborne Law Enforcement
• Military Operations
• Government Contracting
• ISR Flight Experience
• Special Operations