Systems Engineering Acquisition Logistics Specialist (Secret clearance)

maxar; United States; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor seeks a seasoned Systems Engineer and Acquisition Logistics Specialist to move space and ground systems from concept to mission-ready. You will shape integration across system levels, verify performance, mitigate risks, and apply advanced technology to enhance national security.

Responsibilities include developing integration plans, collaborating with data analysts and logisticians, and ensuring readiness for deployment. Hybrid on-site work is required in the US.

Qualifications

• Active security clearance required (Secret).
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field.
• 7+ years in space-based program integration, systems engineering and logistics for MDAPs.
• Experience with DoD acquisition planning, sustainment and testing.
• Willingness to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute integration plans for space and ground systems.
• Lead activities across system-of-systems, system, segment, and element levels.
• Test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate system performance.
• Identify risks early, drive mitigation, and apply advanced tech solutions.
• Research emerging requirements and shape DoD acquisition guidance.

Skills

Autonomy

Problem solving

Communication skills

Systems engineering

Travel readiness

DoD acquisition knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

PMP Certification

CSEP or ESEP Certification

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).

Please review the job details below.

At Vantor, we transform data from space into mission advantage. Working alongside the U.S. Space Force and mission partners, you'll help develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities.

As a hybrid Systems Engineer and Acquisition Logistics Specialist, you'll play a critical role in moving advanced space-sensing capabilities from concept to mission-ready systems. You'll develop and execute integration plans for space and ground systems, leading activities across the system-of-systems, system, segment, and element levels. You'll test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate system performance-identifying risks early, driving urgent mitigation, and applying advanced technology solutions to solve complex mission challenges.

You'll research emerging requirements, technologies, and threats while helping shape the policies, processes, and documentation that govern system life cycles and sustainment. Drawing on your knowledge of DoD acquisition and sustainment guidance, including DoDI 5000.02, you'll collaborate with data analysts, financial managers, systems engineers, logisticians, and other cross-functional experts to ensure programs are aligned, supportable, and ready to deliver for the mission.

This role is built for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to see their work make a direct impact on national security. Your technical expertise, communication skills, curiosity, and attention to detail will help define how advanced remote-sensing systems are acquired, integrated, and sustained.

Join Vantor and help create the future of military remote sensing. 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 STEM
• 7+ years of experience with space-based program integration, systems engineering, and logistics planning of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)
• Experience with DoD acquisition program management, acquisition planning, sustainment infrastructure, and organizational planning
• Experience with subsystem hardware or software alignment
• Experience with system integration risk mitigation
• Experience with system integration test analysis
• Experience with configuration change control
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in STEM
• PMP Certification
• CSEP or ESEP Certification
• Experience with the development of Test Readiness Review packages
• Experience with remote sensing systems
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Knowledge of NASA or NOAA systems engineering processes
• Knowledge of the INCOSE standards handbook
• Knowledge of IEEE 15288 standards

Clearance: Secret

The position will require at least 2-3x per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site.

Pay Transparency:

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC