Designer/Analyst IV

Job Description

Job Description

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 contract positioned onsite at the Kirtland AFB in Albuquerque, NM supporting the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) SSHINE contract.

• Examples of Designer/Analyst IV duties include the following, performed at a senior-journeyman level: 
• Perform analyses and evaluations through experimental testing, modeling/simulation, and engineering analysis.
• Support development of space technology and flight experiment requirements, design, and interface control documentation.
• Support miscellaneous tasks such as trade studies, demonstrations, and analyses as directed by the Government Program Manager.
• Support design and fabrication of ground-based proofs-of-concept, experiments, and demonstrations; document tools and processes for reproducibility.
• Travel to other Government agencies and contractor locations for design and test reviews, briefings, conferences, and meetings.
• Draft, prepare, revise, and review design documentation (user's guides, ICDs, test procedures, safety/risk plans); participate in reviews; conduct reliability and performance assessments.
• Support full life-cycle technology implementation: hardware design/fabrication, software/firmware development, laboratory research and validation testing, and re-engineering after testing.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Education/ Years of Relevant Experience: 15+ years of experience with AA degree or 10+ years of experience with BS/BA degree
• Clearance: TS with eligibility for SCI Poly