Senior Mission Planner - Space Ops & SSA Coordination

Cayuse Holdings; Hawaii; On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Wellness Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Mission Planner Operations SME to develop and execute space mission plans for optical surveillance, translating HQ tasks into actionable ops and supporting crew success.

Requires 5+ years in space operations, SSA/SDA and orbital analysis, plus Top Secret/SCI clearance. Position includes 24/7 readiness and potential travel in a remote desert environment. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace, astronomy, physics, mathematics, engineering, operations research or related field.
• 5+ years in space operations, mission planning, SSA/SDA, orbital analysis, sensor operations, or related area.
• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• Background check may be required by projects/clients.

Responsibilities

• Convert directives into executable mission plans including SOI, maneuvers, launches, cislunar missions and special tasking requirements.
• Monitor priorities, constraints, weather, sensor status and competing tasks; propose solutions to optimize mission performance.
• Maintain accurate mission logs, reports, planning products, and coordination documentation.
• Collaborate with operating crews, technicians and admins to ensure seamless mission execution.
• Provide direct support to onsite crew without engaging in Sensor Operator duties.
• Serve as a dedicated non-CBA Mission Planner capable of cross-training for coverage.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Independence

Data handling

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SSA tools

Job description

Cayuse Holdings seeks a Mission Planner Operations SME to develop and execute space mission plans for optical surveillance, translating HQ tasks into actionable ops and supporting crew success.

Requires 5+ years in space operations, SSA/SDA and orbital analysis, plus Top Secret/SCI clearance. Position includes 24/7 readiness and potential travel in a remote desert environment. Equal opportunity employer.