What is an EO IR sensor operator?

EO/IR Sensor Operators are professionals responsible for operating electro-optical (EO) and infrared (IR) sensors, typically mounted on aircraft, drones, or other surveillance platforms. Their main duties include collecting, analyzing, and interpreting imagery and data captured by these sensors to support intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. They play a key role in real-time target detection, identification, and tracking, providing critical information to military or security teams. Most EO/IR Sensor Operators work in defense, law enforcement, or border security, and require specialized training in sensor operation and data analysis.