Ground Control Station Technician (GCS) - Leidos : Job Details

Description

Continue Your Legacy of Service—with Purpose, Precision, and Impact.You've already stood the watch. You know what it means to protect and serve. AtLeidos, your military experience becomes your most valuable asset in a civilian career where the mission still matters.

Leidos has supported the nation's defense, health, and engineering initiatives—delivering innovative solutions where they're needed most. Now we're looking for mission-ready veterans to join us asGround Control Station (GCS) Techniciansin a one-of-a-kindRemotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Operations Facility.

This role empowers you to continue defending America and enhancing global safety, using the skills you honed in uniform.

Your Objective: Operational Readiness

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repairRPA Ground Control Stationswith the same precision and reliability you brought to the field.
• Install and configure criticalIT systems, communications tools, and mission-enhancing hardware/software.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, respond to evolving mission demands, and adapt systems on the fly.
• Execute maintenance duties in accordance withAir Force Technical Orders (TOs), ensuring clean documentation inIMDSand proper crew debriefs.

This is a24/7/365 rotating shiftenvironment—perfect for those accustomed to high-tempo operations and unwavering commitment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and 3+ years in aircraft avionics, SATCOM, or ground station maintenance. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Familiarity withC5ISRconcepts, strong problem-solving and diagnostics ability, and a team-first mentality.
• Comfortable reading blueprints, wiring diagrams, and working with electronics.
• Able to lift heavy gear and thrive in hands-on environments.
• TOP SECRET SCI clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience maintainingReaper aircraft or GCS systems, especially at the organizational level.
• Proficiency inLinux, multi-user systems, andSecurity+ certifiedto meet DoD 8570.01 standards.

At Leidos, we don't just hire veterans—we empower them. Your operational experience, resilience, and integrity set you apart. We'll give you the mission. You'll bring the meaning.

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.