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From the employer's careers site First seen 29 Oct 2026 · Still live on 6 Nov 2026

Sensor Operator

Leidos Chantilly, VA On-site senior full-time

Salary

$92,300 - $166,850 per year

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Description

Leidos is seeking an experienced Sensor Operator to work onsite in the Washington Metro Area as part of a specialized aviation crew.

The Sensor Operator will be responsible for the real-time collection and exploitation of electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) full-motion video (FMV) in support of mission requirements.

CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Candidates must currently possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility. Candidates must also be willing and able to undergo a polygraph.

SCHEDULE REQUIREMENT: This position supports a dynamic air operations tempo and requires non-standard shift work, including regular night shifts, weekends, and extended-duration shifts based on mission needs.

No overseas deployment is required. Shift differential pay and extended workweek compensation are provided under qualifying circumstances.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent military training.
  • 8+ years of current EO/IR FMV operational experience.
  • Formal military/service training as a Sensor Operator.
  • Experience operating in an aircrew environment.
  • Experience with ISR applications, tools, and systems, specifically the real-time operation and exploitation of EO/IR FMV sensors/imagers.
  • Experience creating, handling, and properly marking classified materials in controlled facilities and on classified networks.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Windows environments and Microsoft Office.
  • Ability and willingness to work a dynamic schedule based on mission requirements, including night shifts, weekends, and extended-duration shifts.
  • Current and active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness and ability to undergo a polygraph.

Desired Qualifications

  • Recent experience as tactical military aircrew operating in controlled and restricted airspace.
  • Technical knowledge of military communications networks and computer systems.
  • Experience with U.S. military remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
  • Instructor or SEFE qualification on an ISR platform.
  • Experience with PFPS/FalconView, CAVOK, and/or MAAS/DVA.

The pay range for this job level is $92,300.00 - $166,850.00.

Skills

Required

  • EO/IR FMV operational experience
  • Sensor Operator training
  • aircrew environment experience
  • ISR applications
  • Microsoft Windows
  • Microsoft Office
  • Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility

Nice to have

  • tactical military aircrew
  • military communications networks
  • remotely piloted aircraft (RPA)
  • unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV)
  • ISR platform qualification
  • PFPS/FalconView
  • CAVOK
  • MAAS/DVA

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://leidos.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Chantilly-VA/Sensor-Operator_R-00193821-1

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