Job Title: Airborne Foliage Penetration (TRACER) Radar Sensor Operator/Technician
Reports to: Director of Flight Operations/Lead Sensor Operator
Classification: Exempt
Time Commitment: Rotational
Location: Bogota, Colombia
Position Summary
The Airborne Foliage Penetration (TRACER) Radar Sensor Operator/Technician serves as a primary flight crew member aboard the ISR aircraft, operating and monitoring the TRACER foliage-penetration synthetic aperture radar (SAR) and associated mission systems throughout each collection sortie. The Operator manages in-flight sensor configuration, data collection, and quality assurance, and supports the review, interpretation, and validation of radar-derived geospatial data to ensure that high-fidelity mission information reaches the supported stakeholders. The role also includes technical management of the onboard mission network and IT systems that enable airborne collection, processing, and data transfer.
Essential Functions
- Initialize, operate,
and monitor the TRACER foliage-penetration synthetic aperture radar and integrated mission equipment during flight operations.
- Prepare and deliver verbal communications, such as crew briefs and post-mission debriefings, and written communications, including mission collection logs, sensor performance reports, radar imagery notes, and equipment status reports.
- Interpret radar imagery, review radar-derived mission products, and identify collection quality issues, data gaps, or imagery anomalies that may affect mission reporting or post-mission exploitation.
- Monitor and support onboard IT networks, mission network equipment, and related data pathways used to support airborne collection, processing, and data transfer.
- Must be self-motivated and a strong technical leader capable of effectively monitoring and communicating tactical collection objectives. Shall serve as a technical expert for the onboard TRACER radar system, radar imagery interpretation, and mission network performance
📌 Airborne Foliage (Bogotá)
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📍 Bogotá