Payload Operator

Chantilly, VA, United States • Posted June 03, 2026

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Chantilly, VA
Posted: June 03, 2026
Category: other-general
Application Deadline: June 08, 2026

Role Description

**Description**

Leidos is looking for a Payload Operator who currently possesses a TS/SCI and has the ability to obtain Polygraph clearance. **Candidates who do not currently possess a TS/SCI clearance will not be considered.** This is a hands-on, direct command and control of a high priority intelligence collection sensor. Candidate will perform as an integral part of a collaborative intelligence collection operations cell while being the team's collection sensor expert. Candidate will collaborate with internal & external ops cell SMEs to design and implement collection missions against high priority intelligence targets. Additionally, candidate will verify and transmit all system commands to the operational payload; possess a thorough understanding of how specific commanding actions effect the greater mission objectives.

EXPERIENCE Required: A BS and approximately 8 years ofSIGINT/geolocation operations experience with 4 years of specific sensor operations support...

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