Mission Systems Technician

Job description

**This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Mission Systems Technician based in Netherlands.** This is a hands-on technical role supporting the installation, configuration, maintenance, and lifecycle sustainment of airborne ISR mission systems. You will work with advanced sensors, tactical radios, mission computers, radar, data links, video networks, and SIGINT equipment. The role combines field-level troubleshooting, system administration, RF diagnostics, network configuration, and mission system validation. You will play a direct role in maintaining operational readiness and ensuring complex systems perform reliably in demanding environments. Working closely with engineering, sustainment, and operational stakeholders, you will help integrate new hardware and software capabilities. The position offers significant technical ownership, requiring independent problem-solving and the ability to operate effectively in hangar, flightline, and deployed environments. Global travel of up to 50% provides exposure to diverse operational settings and mission-critical aviation programs. ### Accountabilities: - Install, configure, maintain, and sustain airborne ISR mission systems, including EO/IR sensors, tactical radios, mission computers, radar, data links, video networks, moving-map software, and SIGINT equipment. - Conduct pre-mission system checks, field-level troubleshooting, corrective maintenance, and system validation to maintain mission readiness. - Perform Windows and Linux system administration, including scripting, log analysis, patch management, and user account administration. - Operate RF and electronic test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, network analyzers, and RF power meters, to isolate faults and validate system performance. - Configure and troubleshoot TCP/IP-based mission networks, including static routing, subnetting, VLAN tagging, and secure transport links. - Diagnose faults across RF, power, and IP-based interfaces using technical schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and system documentation. - Perform software loads, firmware updates, and configuration changes in accordance with approved program baselines and security requirements. - Support the integration, testing, and validation of new hardware and software packages in collaboration with engineering and sustainment teams. - Provide detailed technical feedback, field reports, and troubleshooting information to support root-cause analysis and continuous improvement. - Contribute to lifecycle sustainment planning by identifying recurring issues, system limitations, and opportunities for improved reliability. - Build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and communicate technical capabilities, limitations, support requirements, and improvement opportunities clearly. - Work independently with limited supervision while maintaining a high standard of technical accuracy, safety, and mission readiness. ## Requirements: - Bachelor’s degree or at least 6 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, an Associate’s degree combined with at least 4 years of relevant experience. - At least 3 years of experience supporting airborne ISR mission systems in deployed, operational, or field environments. - Strong knowledge of radar fundamentals and operating modes, such as GMTI, MMTI, SAR, and weather radar. - Hands-on proficiency with RF test equipment, including spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, signal generators, RF power meters, and network analyzers. - Strong understanding of RF signal paths, IP-based system interfaces, and TCP/IP networking and routing concepts. - Ability to read and interpret technical schematics, wiring diagrams, block diagrams, and system documentation. - Experience implementing system configuration changes and troubleshooting complex hardware and software interfaces. - Strong English-language communication skills, both written and verbal. - Ability to perform assigned duties independently with little or no assistance. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to isolate faults systematically and make sound technical decisions in operational environments. - A Master’s degree or 12+ years of relevant experience is advantageous. - A Bachelor’s degree plus 8+ years of related experience is advantageous. - DoD 8140 IAT Level 2 certification or equivalent credentials, such as CompTIA Security+ or Cisco CCNA, are beneficial. - 6+ years of experience supporting airborne ISR systems in deployed or field environments is preferred. - Willingness and ability to meet applicable plant, aviation, security, and operational access requirements. - Ability to travel internationally up to 50% as required. ## Benefits: - Full-time remote opportunity within the EMEA region. - Private medical insurance. - Subsidized gym membership and wellness plans through Wellhub. - Electric vehicle salary-sacrifice scheme. - Cycle-to-work scheme. - Salary-sacrifice pension scheme. - Free lunch on designated office days. - Enhanced parental leave. - 30 days of annual paid time off plus bank holidays. - Bonus scheme. - Personal and professional development opportunities. - Exposure to advanced airborne ISR technologies and mission-critical aviation systems. - International travel and opportunities to work across diverse operational environments. - Collaborative environment with significant technical ownership and responsibility.