Employment in this role is conditional upon successful execution of the contract by the client.
The Work
The Sensor Operator is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely operation of optical sensors and mission workstations. This role requires adherence to procedural and operational discipline to ensure mission success and data quality while supporting national defense objectives.
This position aligns with Cayuse’s core values of Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Adaptability, and Integrity by fostering technical solutions that meet customer needs, promoting teamwork, and prioritizing quality in deliverables.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Operate assigned telescope/sensor and mission-system workstations during designated mission periods.
Execute authorized tasking in alignment with operational requirements and mission objectives.
Continuously monitor system performance, weather conditions, task execution quality, and overall operational environment.
Identify, document,
and report anomalies to appropriate personnel and initiate support for restoration or corrective actions.
Maintain operational logs, adhere to established checklist protocols, and ensure compliance with communication, security, and mission-specific product requirements.
Participate in cross-training across all authorized operator stations to ensure operational crew flexibility and coverage during absences, training sessions, or workload surges.
Meet cross-training/coverage requirements, including involvement in a cross-trained operator pool for Maui stations; note that this excludes maintenance or situational awareness (SA) duties.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Qualifications – Here’s What You Need
The qualifications and skills listed below are intended to provide a general overview of the requirements for this position. However, due to the anticipated nature of the contract and the absence of a finalized task order from the client, this list should not