Technical Manager (Missile Warning Systems)

Vantor Holdings, Inc.; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 157,000; 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 is a leader in space sensing capabilities, seeking a Technical Baseline Manager to connect mission requirements with system interfaces and MBSE products. You will guide design decisions and align acquisition activities for complex space systems, reporting to program leaders and collaborating with government and industry partners.

The role emphasizes rigorous systems engineering, documentation, and cross-functional coordination to keep mission needs at the center of development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4+ years of experience in large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs.
• Experience leading requirements and interface management for a major program.
• Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and manage Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and MBSE products.
• Maintain alignment across requirements, interfaces, and models for a consistent technical baseline.
• Provide technical advice to senior program managers on space system design and testing issues.
• Perform systems engineering and program management activities supporting design reviews and evaluations.
• Translate technical findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Coordinate with U.S. Space Force and stakeholders to implement solutions.

Skills

Secret clearance

Systems engineering

MBSE

Stakeholder coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science

Tools

Jira

Confluence

SysML

Enterprise Architect

CAMEO

DOORS NextGen

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).

At Vantor, you'll work with the U.S. Space Force and our teammates to develop and rapidly deploy resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities. Your work will help advance space systems that deter threats and deliver critical information to the warfighter.

As a Technical Baseline Manager, you'll connect mission requirements, system interfaces, and digital engineering products into a clear, consistent technical baseline. You'll help program leaders understand design decisions, assess technical issues, and maintain alignment across the acquisition and development of complex space sensing capabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Develop, integrate, and manage Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) products.
• Maintain alignment across requirements, interfaces, and models to support a consistent technical baseline.
• Provide technical advice to senior program managers and executives on space system and segment design and test issues, informing major program decisions.
• Perform systems engineering and program management activities supporting design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification.
• Analyze technical problems, develop reports, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Work with the U.S. Space Force and our teammates, including government and corporate stakeholders, to coordinate and implement recommended solutions.

Your technical judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail will help teams navigate complex engineering decisions and keep mission needs at the center of capability development.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science4+ years of experience working on large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs
• 2+ years of experience with performing and leading a team in the development and management of technical specifications, ICDs, concepts of operations (CONOPS), architectural designs, and integration and test plans
• Experience leading requirements and interface management efforts for a major program
• Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups through review boards, including configuration control or engineering review
• Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2

Preferred Qualifications

• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP CertificationExperience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, FORGE, WSF-M, or EWS
• Experience using MBSE approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines
• Experience creating and managing Jira tickets and Confluence pages
• Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, or DOORS NextGen
• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Pay Transparency

• The base pay for this position within California is: $107,000.00 - $143,000.00 - $157,300.00 annually.

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

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.