Ground Control Station Technician (GCS)
Ground Control Station Technician (GCS)
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$ 57850 - 104575
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Job Description
Continue Your Legacy of Servicewith Purpose Precision and Impact. Youve already stood the watch. You know what it means to protect and serve. At Leidos your military experience becomes your most valuable asset in a civilian career where the mission still matters.
Leidos has supported the nations defense health and engineering initiativesdelivering innovative solutions where theyre needed most. Now were looking for mission-ready veterans to join us as Ground Control Station (GCS) Technicians in a one-of-a-kind Remotely 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 repair RPA Ground Control Stations with the same precision and reliability you brought to the field.
- Install and configure critical IT 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 with Air Force Technical Orders (TOs) ensuring clean documentation in IMDS and proper crew debriefs.
This is a 24/7/365 rotating shift environmentperfect 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 with C5ISR concepts 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 maintaining Reaper aircraft or GCS systems especially at the organizational level.
- Proficiency in Linux multi-user systems and Security certified to meet DoD 8570.01 standards.
At Leidos we dont just hire veteranswe empower them. Your operational experience resilience and integrity set you apart. Well give you the mission. Youll bring the meaning.
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Original Posting:
July 14 2025For 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.
Pay Range:
Pay Range $57850.00 - $104575.00The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
