Counter -Unmanned Aerial Systems Operator

This role involves supporting Counter-Unmanned Aircraft System (C-UAS) operations at NATO Airbase Geilenkirchen, Germany. The operator will continuously monitor C-UAS system interfaces and sensor displays, recognize and respond to alerts, execute timely notifications to security authorities, maintain operational logs, and participate in drills and exercises. The position requires working rotational shifts in a 24/7 operational environment, with a focus on force protection and airfield defense.

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor C-UAS system interfaces and associated sensor displays during assigned shifts.
• Recognize, assess, and appropriately respond to system alerts and suspected UAS activity.
• Execute timely notification and escalation to the appropriate Security Squadron and International Military Police authorities in accordance with established procedures.
• Maintain accurate operational logs, event records, reports, and shift handover documentation.
• Maintain situational awareness and operational continuity across shift transitions.
• Participate in required drills, exercises, continuation training, readiness checks, and surge operations during elevated threat conditions.
• Comply with all access, security, safety, operational security, Electronic Warfare, and jamming protocols.
• Monitor C-UAS systems, assess alerts, conduct identification support, maintain logs, and recommend courses of action to the appropriate authorities. Contractor personnel are not authorized to initiate or execute active Counter-UAS defeat measures.

Requirements

• NATO member state citizens.
• NATO or National Secret security clearance.
• Fluent English, both written and spoken.
• Demonstrated reliability, attention to detail, and ability to operate under time-sensitive conditions.
• Stable character & physically and mentally resilient.
• Ability to obtain a police clearance certificate.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in force protection, airfield defense, surveillance, radar monitoring, or command-and-control operations.
• Familiarity with security or surveillance systems operating within a command post environment.
• Experience working in a multinational or NATO operational setting.
• Program or project management experience in a security or operational environment.
• Prior instructional experience, curriculum development, or formal instructor certification.
• Experience supervising contractor or multinational personnel in a high-security environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package