SYS Engineer I

Job Opportunity At Vantage Systems, Inc.

Vantage Systems, Inc. (Vantage), is a pioneering force in the realm of multi-disciplinary engineering services for spaceflight projects. Since our establishment in 1992, we have consistently delivered progressive solutions to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the Department of Defense (DoD) space flight community earning recognition for our unwavering integrity and dedication to delivering top-tier solutions that align with the U.S. space program missions.

For over three decades, Vantage's commitment to quality service and innovation has driven our rapid growth. Fueled by a deep understanding of the ever-evolving U.S. space program, we continuously pioneer progressive solutions to address NASA's & DoD's pressing challenges. Our unwavering commitment to exceptional service is built upon a foundation of ethics, honesty, and a people-centric approach. Join us as we forge ahead, combining our expertise with NASA's legacy of excellence to shape the future of space exploration.

We are looking for highly qualified candidates for a potential upcoming contract positioned onsite at the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.

Job Description

The Systems Engineer I supports, at an entry level, designing, implementing, and maintaining complex systems to support program and organizational goals. Sample duties may include:

• Support technical and systems engineering tasks for RVE Program Managers, Deputy PMs, Chief Engineers, Systems Engineers, or other designated leads.
• Support development of government flight experiment and space technology requirements, mission scope, design tradeoffs, CONOPS, conceptual designs, and mission analyses.
• Perform analyses and evaluations through experimental testing, modeling/simulation, and engineering analysis.
• Prepare documentation for systems engineering activities, including input into Government Reference Designs.
• Support MBSE: model development, evaluation, and testing throughout program life cycle.
• Support modeling and simulation tasks across the program life cycle.
• Support specialized systems engineering (mechanical, thermal, electrical, structural) for spacecraft and balloon designs.
• Support development of space technology and flight experiment requirements, design, and ICDs.
• Support program management tasks: technical meetings, reviews, off-sites, and conferences.
• Provide analytical, systems engineering, and administrative support to the University Nanosatellite Program (UNP).
• Travel to other Government agencies and contractor locations for design and test reviews, briefings, conferences, and meetings.
• Prepare and present monthly status reports on activity and document lessons learned.
• Provide direct analytical, technician, and systems engineering support to the RVE AI&T Infrastructure Lead(s).
• Draft, prepare, revise, and review design documentation; participate in reviews; conduct reliability and performance assessments.
• Provide direct analytical, systems engineering, and technical support to the RVE Operations Cadre lead.
• Support flight experiment mission and operations planning: procedures, CONOPS, LEOps, simulator/ground testing, ops center planning, training, IPT participation, scripting, antenna network onboarding, and crew logistics.
• Provide surge capability within unexpected or tightened program constraints.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education/ Years of Relevant Experience: 0+ years of experience with BS degree
• Clearance: TS with eligibility for SCI Poly **Please note, this position is Contingent upon Program Award.**