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).
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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.
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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. 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.
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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
- 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 program critical paths, EVM, technical performance measures, technical specifications, and test reports
- Knowledge of government contracts and reporting systems for analyzing future performance trends
- Active Secret clearance
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics
- Experience with space-based environmental monitoring
- Experience in OPIR, defense weather, or tactical ISR mission areas
- Experience with remote sensing payloads, space-based weather payloads, satellite buses, and satellite subsystems
- Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 or DoD 5000.02
- TS/SCI clearance
- Master's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science
- INCOSE systems engineering certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP
- DAWIA Level III Program Manager or APDP Program Management Level III certification
Vantor Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as generous, with paid holidays and flexible or unlimited PTO in some roles. This area is frequently highlighted as a standout element of the package and a contributor to work–life balance.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare includes multiple medical plan options, mental‑health resources/EAP, wellness discounts, and access to a Personal Health Advocate. Overall, coverage is often described as comprehensive across materials and profiles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company match is part of the core offering. This supports the package’s focus on long‑term financial security.
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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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