Principal/Chief Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly)

Vantor; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 242,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is hiring a Principal/Chief Engineer to lead the HPC solutions team. You will oversee engineering, system administration, and private cloud delivery across full program lifecycles, applying requirements analysis, architecture design, integration, testing, and quality assurance.

The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, DoD/IC experience, and strong leadership to coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance and CI polygraph willingness.
• BS in Engineering or related field; 15+ years in CS/SE or related field.
• Experience leading a professional staff and strong leadership.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills.
• Ability to set short and long-term priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in DoD/Intelligence Community.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering leadership across hardware and software development lifecycles.
• Define processes for technical platforms, system specs, inputs/outputs and working parameters.
• Lead development and maintenance of system documentation and models.
• Obtain solid understanding of hardware/software features to plan roadmaps.
• Assist with resolution of delivery issues and dependencies.
• Stay abreast of cybersecurity threats and developments.
• Coordinate initiatives with cross-department management.
• Manage/supervise professional staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Program management

Security clearance

DoD/IC experience

Education

BS in Engineering or related field

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).

Maxar is hiring a Principal/Chief Engineer for a High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and will be responsible for the oversight and overall delivery of HPC and private cloud solutions developed for multiple customer program offices.

As the Chief Engineer for the HPC solutions team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the overall work effort and products of the engineering and system administration staff over the full lifecycle of programs and projects for engineering, integration and deployment. This includes performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, architecture design, integration, system testing, and quality assurance.

This role requires exceptional ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness to oversee system definition, technical planning, and execution across different parts of the program.

About Our Team:

• We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure on a private cloud system. We are responsible for the system from the hardware to the user interface.
• We use a lean systems engineering approach, where engineers are part of an agile, cross-function development and deployment team and directly involved in supporting the delivery of value to the mission
• Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems.
• Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are coreto our delivery approach, anchored bya need to work quickly in support of our missions.

You Will Also Provide

• Technical support, coordination, and execution of engineering activities for hardware, platforms, and software development and deployment - including feature/requirements analysis, design and program implementation
• Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
• Lead the development and maintenance of system documentation, diagram, and models working in coordination/collaboration with team members
• Obtain solid understanding of hardware and software features in order to plan for engineering requirements and roadmaps
• Assist with resolution of technical issues that adversely impact delivery, identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed
• Keeps abreast of the dynamic industry of cyber security, technologies, and developing threats world-wide.
• Partner with cross-departmental management to coordinate initiatives in line with the overall program strategy and an emerging perspective focusing on secure HPC.
• Manage/supervise professional staff, demonstrating strong delegation skills to efficiently accomplish the mission and professionally develop subordinate staff.

Minimum Requirements:

• Current/active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI polygraph.
• BS in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience with 15+ years in computer science, systems development, product development, system engineering or related field
• Experience in leading a professional staff, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
• Ability to set and balance short and long-term priorities and remain focused within a rigorous, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with risk management
• Experience working in the DoD / Intelligence Community

Pay Transparency:

• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $165,000.00 - $220,000.00 - $242,000.00 annually.

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

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.