Technical Lead, OS-SCORE

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.

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We are hiring a Technical Lead, OS-SCORE, to improve the reliability and effectiveness of our spacecraft operations. In this role, you will analyze spacecraft performance and recurring operational issues, lead readiness and process improvements, and provide technical guidance to a 24x7 spacecraft engineering team. You will collaborate with Mission Operations, spacecraft and subsystem engineering, IT, and other support teams to strengthen tools, procedures, training, and operational capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Review spacecraft performance analysis, operational trends, and recurring issues to identify opportunities that improve reliability, resiliency, readiness, and efficiency; provide periodic reports for engineering and leadership teams. 
• Supporting the 24x7 spacecraft engineering team, provide occasional on-call guidance for complex issues and anomalies, helping determine when broader engineering escalation is needed. 
• Mentor engineers through technical guidance, knowledge sharing, best-practice reinforcement, and development of stronger independent troubleshooting, decision-making skills, and technical ownership. 
• Develop and sustain concepts of operations, procedures, troubleshooting guidance, workflows, job aids, and technical documentation that improve operational consistency, effectiveness, and team readiness. 
• Lead technical readiness efforts, including training development, exercises and rehearsals, and the testing, validation, and operational transition of new tools, procedures, workflows, and spacecraft operations capabilities. 
• Collaborate across Mission Operations, spacecraft engineering, subsystem engineering, IT, and other support teams to effectively identify and implement process, procedure, tooling, and training improvements. 
  

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must be a U.S. citizen and be willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance. 
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Ability to provide occasional support outside regular working hours as operational needs arise.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Active Top Secret security clearance. 
• Experience as a spacecraft systems engineer or subsystem engineer. 
• Experience with Unix/Linux, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and Github. 
• Spacecraft operations experience. 
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make effective decisions in high-pressure situations.

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 Colorado is: $93,000.00 - $124,000.00 - $136,400.00 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

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

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.