Senior Space Systems Integrator: Mission Architecture

Vantor Holdings, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Adoption reimbursement

Student loan repayment support

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Chief Space Systems of Systems Integrator in El Segundo, CA. You will connect operational priorities with technical architecture, directing a systems engineering team to integrate space, ground, and user capabilities for Space Force programs.

You will collaborate with senior Space Force leaders and executives to shape, integrate, and field resilient capabilities, balancing kill chains, mission threads, and enterprise reviews while driving decisions into execution.

Qualifications

• Top Secret clearance required or active eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• 18+ years in defense systems engineering and development.
• Experience leading systems engineering leadership for large space programs.
• Strong organizational, communication, and executive-level influence.

Responsibilities

• Architect, engineer, integrate, test, and field the Space Warfighting System of Systems.
• Translate warfighter needs into architectures, requirements, interfaces, and plans.
• Align capabilities across end-to-end mission threads and kill chains.
• Identify gaps and risks early; guide practical solutions.
• Contribute to enterprise reviews and governance boards; advise senior leaders.
• Coordinate operators, engineers, and stakeholders to move decisions to execution.

Skills

Senior leadership

Systems engineering

Mission integration

Defense programs

Requirements mapping

Cross-functional teams

Education

Bachelor's in Engineering

Job description

Vantor is seeking a Chief Space Systems of Systems Integrator in El Segundo, CA. You will connect operational priorities with technical architecture, directing a systems engineering team to integrate space, ground, and user capabilities for Space Force programs.

You will collaborate with senior Space Force leaders and executives to shape, integrate, and field resilient capabilities, balancing kill chains, mission threads, and enterprise reviews while driving decisions into execution.