Systems Engineering Process Engineer (Secret clearance)

Overview 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).

Responsibilities At Vantor, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force as part of the effort to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning, Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, and Environmental Monitoring capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters. Within this role, you will help execute transition and delivery of large‑scale platform architectures across both on‑premise and cloud environments.

This role directly supports mission‑critical integration and test operations and requires deep expertise in modern software release and deployment ecosystems, DevSecOps practices, and secure multi‑tenant system operation. Other tasks may include developing and executing configuration management plans, technical assessments of software deployment processes, participating in integration working groups, and providing systems engineering expertise to the program office. 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.

Qualifications Secret clearance Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics 5+ years of experience in systems engineering on national security‑related space programs 3+ years of experience performing systems integration or software deployment processes on large‑scale platform architectures Experience performing system configuration reviews, configuration audits, or software deployment procedures Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Developmental Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals Ability to be highly motivated and demonstrate a dynamic work ethic and strong desire to contribute to the DoD mission Preferred Qualifications TS/SCI clearance Master’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, CS, or Physics field INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification Experience in acquisition, systems engineering, or test and evaluation of the ground segment of a space system Experience leading a team for development of integration and test plans and schedules for large scale ground systems Experience leading test and evaluation programs for space or ground systems Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence tools Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02 Clearance Secret Location The position will require at least 2–3 times per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site. Pay Transparency The base pay for this position within California is $117,000.00 – $171,600.00 annually.

For all other states, the range is determined using geographic cost of labor to develop market‑driven ranges for each location. 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 such as student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement, and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr