Systems Integration Engineer (Secret clearance)

Vantor Inc.; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor Inc. in California is seeking a seasoned Systems Engineer to lead the development and deployment of next-generation Environmental Monitoring capabilities for space and ground systems.

You will drive integration activities across system levels, research new requirements and technologies, and apply innovative approaches to deliver warfighter capabilities. Applicants must hold a U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, integration, and testing for space-based remote sensing.
• Experience on satellite programs.
• Experience with requirements development or verification.
• Experience with interface control document development or governance.
• Knowledge of program critical path, EVM, technical performance measures, technical specifications, and test reports; offer solutions for schedule, cost, and risk issues.
• Knowledge of government contracts and reporting systems to extract data and analyze future performance trends.
• Secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, CS, or Physics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute system integration plans for space and ground systems.
• Lead and support integration activities at the system of systems, system, segment, and element level.
• Grow skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using innovative integration methodologies and tools to integrate remote sensing systems to deliver warfighter capabilities.
• Contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities.

Skills

Systems engineering

Integration

Testing

Satellite programs

Requirements development

Interface control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Math/CS/Physics

Master's degree in Engineering/Math/Physics/CS

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.

Within this role, you'll work to develop and deploy the next generation of Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deliver critical information to our warfighters. Your client will trust you to develop and execute system integration plans for space and ground systems. You will lead and support integration activities at the system of systems, system, segment, and element level. You will grow your skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using innovative integration methodologies and tools to integrate remote sensing systems to deliver warfighter capabilities. Your functional expertise, communication and collaboration skills, and attention to detail will be vital as you contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities.

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

• 10+ years of experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing for space-based remote sensing systems
• Experience working on satellite programs
• Experience with requirements development or verification
• Experience with interface control document development or governance
• Knowledge of a program critical path, EVM, technical performance measures, technical specifications, and test reports from multiple contractors, and offering solutions for schedule, cost, and risk issues
• Knowledge of government contracts and reporting systems to extract data and analyze future performance trends
• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, CS, or Physics

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with space-based EM
• Experience in Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR), defense weather, and tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) mission areas
• Experience with remote sensing payloads, space-based weather payloads, satellite busses, and satellite subsystems, including propulsion, thermal control, power, attitude control, Telemetry, Timing, and Control (TT&C), communications, data processing, and structure
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 or 5000.02
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or CS
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification
• DAWIA Level III Program Manager or Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Program Management Level III Certification

Clearance: Secret

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

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

The base pay for this position within California is: $147,000.00 - $196,000.00 - $215,600.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

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

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.