Senior Systems Engineer

Vantor • Herndon, VA

6d • $161,000 - $269,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support the development, integration, and deployment of advanced intelligence capabilities in a classified environment. You will be part of a project team responsible for designing and maintaining system architectures that integrate various components into a larger operational infrastructure. Deployment will span multiple networks, utilizing hybrid architectures consisting of both local and cloud infrastructures. Our team builds and maintains critical infrastructure that powers cutting-edge software solutions to support defense and intelligence missions. Vantor's products and services contribute to national security, enhance the latest app technologies, and support efforts for the health and sustainability of our planet. Join us and make a meaningful impact by helping solve the world’s most pressing challenges. As an industry-leading earth observation satellite imagery provider, Vantor unlocks the potential of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We monitor global change, deliver broadband communications, and advance space operations with capabilities in Space Infrastructure and Earth Intelligence.

Requirements

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).
• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering, software engineering, modeling and simulation, or related fields.
• Must be willing to work in the office 5 days a week in Herndon, VA.
• Experience in developing technical and user documentation.
• Experience in Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) development and maintenance, particularly in Microsoft Project.
• Experience in technical proposal writing.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and working within cross-functional teams; Release Train Engineer or Product Owner certifications preferred.
• Exposure to defense and intelligence systems, with domain-specific knowledge.
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructures, hybrid environments, and system optimization techniques.
• Experience with manual and automated testing and Internal Validation and Verification (IV&V).
• Experience with Enterprise-level systems engineering processes and reviews, such as Configuration Control Boards (CCBs), Engineering Review Boards (ERBs), Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and others.
• Familiarity with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) algorithms and their implementation into existing production workflows.
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in system architecture design and integration across both cloud and local environments.
• Contribute to technical and user documentation, ensuring content is accurate and user-friendly.
• Collaborate with other engineers (software, hardware, algorithm, infrastructure, network, test, and DevOps) to ensure proper system integration and performance.
• Troubleshoot system outages and communicate with the operational team and customer representatives to assist in addressing issues promptly.
• Support system deployment in hybrid architectures, ensuring smooth transitions from test to operational environments.
• Ability to help improve, refine and establish processes through cross functional teams to streamline communication, configuration management, documentation and deliveries.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level