Ground Systems Technical Manager (Secret clearance)

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is hiring a senior systems engineer to support space sensing capabilities for DoD programs. You will develop, integrate, and manage TRDs, ICDs, and MBSE artifacts, while advising senior managers on space system design and test issues.

The role requires leading requirements and interface management for major programs and coordinating across large stakeholder groups. Candidates should have a secret clearance, a STEM degree (Bachelor’s required; Master’s preferred), and substantial

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or computer science.
• 4+ years in large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs.
• 2+ years leading a team in developing and managing technical specs, ICDs, CONOPS, architectures, and test plans.
• Experience leading requirements and interface management for a major program.
• Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across stakeholders via review boards, including config control or engineering review.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of IEEE 15288.1/15288.2 systems engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and manage TRDs, ICDs, and MBSE products.
• Provide technical advice to senior program managers and executives on space system design and test issues.
• Perform systems engineering and program management in design reviews, evaluations, and verification.
• Analyze problems, generate technical reports, and recommend solutions.
• Collaborate with government and corporate stakeholders to implement recommended solutions.
• Contribute to acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities.

Skills

Secret clearance

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Office

DoD standards knowledge

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

At Vantor, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force as part of the effort to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Within this role, you will develop, integrate, and manage Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and Models-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products. You'll provide technical advice to senior program managers and executives on space system and segment design and test issues to inform major program decisions. You'll perform systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification. You'll analyze problems, develop technical reports, make recommendations, and work with government and corporate stakeholders to implement recommended solutions. Your functional expertise, communication and collaboration skills, and attention to detail will be vital as you contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities. Join our team and create the future of Remote Sensing in the Space Force.

Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• 4+ years of experience working on large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs
• 2+ years of experience with performing and leading a team in the development and management of technical specifications, ICDs, concepts of operations (CONOPS), architectural designs, and integration and test plans
• Experience leading requirements and interface management efforts for a major program
• Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups through review boards, including configuration control or engineering review
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, FORGE, WSF-M, or EWS
• Experience using MBSE approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines
• Experience creating and managing Jira tickets and Confluence pages
• Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, or DOORS NextGen
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within California is: $121,000.00 - $161,000.00 - $177,100.00 annually.
• For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

EEO Policy

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws. If you need assistance with the online application or hiring process, please email [e-mail].

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