Airborne ISR Instructor

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Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer (Airborne ISR Instructor)

Job Code: 46307

Job Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Schedule: 5/8: Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week (SUN-THURS)

Job Description:

The Airborne ISR Instructor/Mission Crew Commander Instructor reports directly to the L3Harris Technologies Site Manager assigned to the Host Country. This position provides hands-on instruction to Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) personnel supporting ISR mission systems on the L3Harris-modified RE-3A aircraft, associated ground systems, and training devices. This role is ideal for a professional with strong technical instincts and a passion for teaching. The selected candidate will train host country operators to how to bridge the gap between airborne sensor collection and ground tactical decision-making focusing on training the next generation of Mission Crew Commanders (MCC).

Essential Functions:

• Deliver lessons via formal classroom lectures, simulators, and live, in-flight environments.
• Train operators in basic qualifications, system-specific differences, and requalification.
• Teach operators how to manage complex sensor suites including SIGINT systems like the Joint Threat Warning System.
• Emphasize the importance of building a shared operational picture, data link management, and coordinating distribution to assets.
• Teach crew resource management, air to ground protocols, and tasking of sensors.
• Teach proper use of aircraft forms and documentation.
• Leading and collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision or management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with nine (9) years of progressive experience as an Airborne Analyst, Airborne ISR Operator, ISR Instructor, Airborne Mission Supervisor, Cryptologic Operator, MCC, DLO, Special Data Operator (SDO), or Communications Control Operator (CCO).
• Master’s degree with seven (7) years of progressive experience as an Airborne Analyst, Airborne ISR Operator, ISR Instructor, Airborne Mission Supervisor, Cryptologic Operator, MCC, DLO, Special Data Operator (SDO), or Communications Control Operator (CCO).
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of progressive experience as an Airborne Analyst, Airborne ISR Operator, ISR Instructor, Airborne Mission Supervisor, Cryptologic Operator, MCC, DLO, Special Data Operator (SDO), or Communications Control Operator (CCO).
• Three (3) years of experience flying on specialized platforms like the E-3 AWACS, E-8C JSTARS, RC-135, and C32B/C40B command aircraft.
• Four (4) years of experience with ISR Mission systems and subsystems.
• Requires relocation to Saudi Arabia within 90 days of hire.
• Obtain and maintain FAA Class 3 Flight Physical within 90 days of hire.
• Active Secret Security Clearance at the time of hire with the ability to obtain a Top Secret with SCI.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Active Top Secret clearance.
• Experience working and living in the Middle East.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation.)
• Ability to complete tasks unsupervised in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneNote.
• A general knowledge of project management.

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