Secret-Cleared Ground Systems Engineer, Space Surveillance

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor seeks a senior systems engineer to support DoD weapon systems acquisitions and space-ground systems. You will test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate complex space sensing platforms, and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

U.S. citizenship is required with an active Secret clearance. The role involves on-site work 2–3x per week in California, with a Bachelor’s in a STEM field and 10+ years of experience. MBSE familiarity and strong coordination skills are essential.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required and active security clearance.
• 10+ years in DoD weapon systems acquisitions or systems engineering.
• Experience leading teams of 5+ people and coordinating with clients and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Test, analyze, evaluate, verify and validate space systems.
• Develop and manage system requirements, test plans, and interfaces.
• Lead cross-functional teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Secret clearance

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering)

System architecture & integration

Job description

Vantor seeks a senior systems engineer to support DoD weapon systems acquisitions and space-ground systems. You will test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate complex space sensing platforms, and lead multi-disciplinary teams.

U.S. citizenship is required with an active Secret clearance. The role involves on-site work 2–3x per week in California, with a Bachelor’s in a STEM field and 10+ years of experience. MBSE familiarity and strong coordination skills are essential.