Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

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Herndon, VA, USA
In-Office
185K-220K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous, interoperable world.
The Role
Designs, develops, tests, deploys, and maintains scalable full-stack software for mission-critical geospatial intelligence applications. The role involves extracting, transforming, analyzing, enriching, and visualizing large geospatial datasets using cloud technologies and emerging AI/ML techniques. Responsibilities include architecture, software lifecycle management, data product development, troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration with engineering teams, clients, and users. The engineer will also support DevSecOps, cloud architectures, containerization, and technical leadership.
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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.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level.


Do you enjoy being an integral part of solving mission-critical, real-world problems? Do you like working with geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data? If so, you’ll love working with us! Our solutions require innovative approaches that integrate bespoke capabilities and tools to solve our customers most complex challenges. We’re seeking an experienced full stack software engineer to support work across the full analytical workflow. Technical tasks include ELT, managing, analyzing, and enrichment of large geospatial data sets to extract meaningful knowledge with cloud-based processing technologies and emerging AI/ML techniques.


We want a self-motivated engineer who is comfortable digging into data, trying innovative approaches, and isn't afraid to fail fast and move on to other techniques/ideas.


  • Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement efficient, flexible solutions that can scale for mission critical applications.
  • Active in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment and maintenance.
  • Apply software standards and processes to produce high quality, extensible, and maintainable software solutions.
  • Work with cloud tech stacks to perform data extraction, manipulation, transformation; visualization of geospatial-temporal data sets
  • Develop analytics/derivative data products to help users extract meaningful knowledge
  • Proactive approach to trouble shooting and problem-solving issues
  • Collaborate with diverse teams of engineers, clients, and users

Minimum Qualifications:

  • US citizenship and a current TS/SCI clearance (with willingness to get a CI Polygraph).
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technology fields
  • 3+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
  • 5+ years experience in one or more general-purpose programming language(s) (Python, Java, Go, Rust, etc.)
  • Experience with data extraction, manipulation, visualization, and analysis of large datasets
  • Experience designing and supporting cloud-based architectures, including AWS and C2S environments
  • Experience working with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, in cloud or hybrid environments
  • Demonstrated ability to lead small engineering teams and work both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong problem-solving mindset and adaptability, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies to solve mission challenges
  • Familiarity with modern software development tools, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Design, develop, and deploy AI-native software products that transform large-scale geospatial data into actionable intelligence and mission-critical insights.
  • Experience working with NoSQL data stores such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or similar technologies
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Experience with designing and implementing a wide variety of geospatial trajectory processing, analysis (e.g., forecasting), and visualization approaches
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML or CV models across diverse data types

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Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

$185,000.00 - $220,000.00

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

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.

Skills Required

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • Willingness to obtain a CI polygraph
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technology field
  • 3+ years of experience leading design or architecture of new and existing systems
  • 5+ years of experience with one or more general-purpose programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Rust
  • Experience extracting, manipulating, visualizing, and analyzing large datasets
  • Experience designing and supporting cloud-based architectures, including AWS and C2S environments
  • Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud or hybrid environments
  • Ability to lead small engineering teams and work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability
  • Familiarity with modern software development tools, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience designing, developing, and deploying AI-native software products for large-scale geospatial data
  • Experience with NoSQL data stores such as Elasticsearch or MongoDB
  • Experience designing and implementing geospatial trajectory processing, analysis, and visualization approaches
  • Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML or computer vision models

What the Team is Saying

Vantor Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is considered a standout, with generous or flexible policies and strong satisfaction with vacation and holidays. Policies are described as workable in practice when coordinated with team workloads.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is consistently highlighted and generally viewed as a solid part of the total package. The plan is perceived as competitive enough to be a meaningful benefit.
  • Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement are prominently featured, signaling a family-friendly approach. Materials reference paid leave for new parents in the U.S. alongside additional family support programs.

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The Company
HQ: Westminster, CO
2,500 Employees
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more autonomous, interoperable world. We empower decision makers and operators with the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform fuses data from the world’s highest-resolution satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space, air, and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth.

Why Work With Us

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.

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