Jr. mobile threat to aerospace operations (ttao) technician assistant

SAIC is seeking a Junior Mobile TTAO Technician Assistant to support an existing Air Force program out of RAF Staxton Wold, UK.

(Target salary is around $55-60k; not including OCONUS uplifts).

The Mobile TTAO Technician Assistant supports the preparation, movement, and setup of mobile electronic warfare (EW) mission systems used for Threat to Air Operations (TTAO) training. This role assists in ensuring mobile equipment is safely loaded, transported, positioned, and configured at designated operating locations in accordance with mission schedules.

This role provides advanced technical expertise in the operation, maintenance, calibration, and employment of electronic warfare (EW) mission systems and threat simulators to deliver realistic TTAO training for U.S. and NATO aircrews. The TTAO Technician Assistant applies specialized knowledge of EW tactics, radar theory, and system integration to replicate adversary capabilities and support mission learning objectives in live, mobile, and Live-Synthetic-Blended (LSB) environments.

The Mobile TTAO Technician Assistant will:

• Assist in preparing mobile mission systems and associated equipment for safe transportation to and from operating locations as directed by the daily mission schedule
• Operate, configure, and maintain fixed, mobile, and man-portable EW mission systems, including threat emitters, surface-to-air missile simulators, pyrotechnic devices, radar systems, decoys, and associated equipment.
• Repair, modify, and calibrate EW mission systems and their components to ensure system readiness and mission effectiveness.
• Conduct operational and technical evaluation of EW mission system performance, troubleshoot deficiencies, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop, implement, and maintain training programs to ensure technicians attain and maintain required equipment proficiency and combat application knowledge.
• Support deployment, setup, teardown, and transport of EW mission systems for local and TDY assignments, ensuring compliance with technical orders and safety standards.
• Integrate EW systems into LSB training environments, applying current tactics and operational procedures to enhance aircrew survivability.
• Maintain current qualifications and documentation in accordance with technical equipment manual requirements, technical orders, commercial manuals, and local-nation regulations.
• Maintain familiarity with evolving U.S., NATO, and adversary force capabilities and tactics, adapting system configurations for realistic training scenarios.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. government regulations, safety standards, and quality assurance requirements during high-tempo field operations and TDY assignments.
• Plan, direct and execute, prepare mobile mission systems and associated equipment for safe transportation to and from operating locations as directed by the daily mission schedule
• Support loading, unloading, downloading, bracing, tearing down, packing, assembling, and reassembling mobile EW equipment
• Follow all applicable Technical Orders (TOs) and procedures
• Drive mobile mission-system equipment to and from designated operating locations in support of mission execution. This requires holding an EU/UK Commercial Driver’s License equivalent.
• Assist in setting up and securing systems to ensure safe and accurate system operation
• Maintain accountability of equipment during transport and on-site operations
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements, transportation regulations, and mission-system handling standards
• Participate in formal/informal training events as required/directed to maintain tactical/technical skills.
• Contract position will support any additional related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Experience/Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate vehicles used for transporting mobile mission equipment (Capability to obtain a UK C+E driver’s license and Driver CPC required).
• Bachelor's and 0 or 2 years of experience in mobile operations, equipment handling, electronic warfare systems support, transportation, or similar technical roles.
• Ability to safely load, secure, transport, and position equipment in accordance with Technical Orders (TOs) and published procedures.
• Experience assembling, disassembling, packing, or preparing technical or mechanical equipment for field operations.
• Strong understanding of equipment handling safety practices, including lifting, securing, and bracing procedures.
• Ability to follow detailed written instructions, technical manuals, and TO‑directed processes.
• Ability to travel within the USAFE–AFAFRICA area of responsibility.
• OSHA 10 Complete.
• US Citizen

Desired Experience/Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Secret security clearance and be eligible for NATO Secret indoctrination.
• Prior experience supporting U.S. Air Force, Department of Defense (DoD), or electronic warfare training environments
• Familiarity with mobile electronic warfare systems, threat emitters, or Training Tactics and Operations (TTAO) mission support
• Experience working with Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract requirements, Technical Orders (TOs), or similar structured documentation
• Experience working in field conditions or remote operating locations
• Experience working in a multinational, Joint, or Coalition training environment

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