Senior Space Ground Systems Engineer - Lead & Innovate

Vantor

El Segundo (CA)

On-site

USD 95,000 - 201,000

Full time

5 hours ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off
Health insurance
401(k)

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer to shape the technical foundation of mission-critical satellite ground systems. You will define SRDs, TRDs, ICDs, and verification plans, and craft system documentation from requirements to interfaces.

You will research emerging technologies, mentor engineers, and lead a culture of technical excellence on site in California. The role requires a TS/SCI level with active clearance, 10+ years in DoD/system engineering, and strong Agile and MBSE

Qualifications

  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM field
  • 10+ years of DoD weapon systems acquisitions or systems engineering
  • 5+ years of systems engineering analysis for satellite/ground systems
  • 3+ years leading teams of 5+
  • Experience coordinating between client, team, and leadership
  • Experience drafting technical specs, ICDs, ground architectures, integration plans and test plans
  • Experience authoring requirements and system validation/verification
  • Knowledge of network architecture
  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Responsibilities

  • Develop SRDs, TRDs, ICDs and interface control documents
  • Lead requirements, interfaces, and verification planning from concept to readiness
  • Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence
  • Communicate across stakeholders to align on system architecture and schedules

Skills

Secret clearance
Systems engineering
DoD programs
Team leadership
Requirements engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM
Master’s degree in Engineering/Math/Physics/CS
INCOSE Certification (ASEP/CSEP/ESEP)

Job description

Vantor is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer to shape the technical foundation of mission-critical satellite ground systems. You will define SRDs, TRDs, ICDs, and verification plans, and craft system documentation from requirements to interfaces.

You will research emerging technologies, mentor engineers, and lead a culture of technical excellence on site in California. The role requires a TS/SCI level with active clearance, 10+ years in DoD/system engineering, and strong Agile and MBSE

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