Systems Integration Engineer (Secret clearance)

Join Vantor's Mission 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 as part of the effort to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. 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. The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. 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. Maxar by Vantor