Earth Observation Satellite Systems Architect

maxar; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 135,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor in Westminster, CO seeks a Principal Satellite Systems Engineer to lead the SpaceWRX program from customer needs to design and delivery of earth observation systems. You will oversee satellite bus procurement, review ICDs, and manage test plans, while guiding a team of aerospace experts.

The role requires deep experience in LEO environments, end-to-end system engineering, and subcontractor oversight. U.S.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Degree in engineering, aerospace, physics or related field.
• 6–12 years in aerospace systems engineering.
• End-to-end aerospace program system engineering experience.
• Experience with hardware/software for LEO environments.
• Experience owning design, analysis and test of satellite bus or whole system.
• Experience writing and verifying satellite requirements.
• Subcontractor oversight experience.
• Strong understanding of LEO space environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead vendor interactions for satellite bus procurement.
• Write and oversee statements of work and bus requirements.
• Review ICDs, payload integration and test plans.
• Review vendor processes, design reviews, and test reports.
• Conduct and evaluate responses to RFIs and RFPs with vendors.

Skills

Aerospace systems engineering

Requirements decomposition

Vendor management

RF systems design

Spacecraft bus experience

On-orbit operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, physics, or related field

Tools

SOW execution

ICD review

Job description

Vantor in Westminster, CO seeks a Principal Satellite Systems Engineer to lead the SpaceWRX program from customer needs to design and delivery of earth observation systems. You will oversee satellite bus procurement, review ICDs, and manage test plans, while guiding a team of aerospace experts.

The role requires deep experience in LEO environments, end-to-end system engineering, and subcontractor oversight. U.S.