Systems Integration Engineer (Secret clearance)

Vantor•El Segundo, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Systems Integration Engineer to develop and execute system integration plans for space and ground systems supporting the U.S. Space Force. The role focuses on developing and rapidly deploying Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities that deliver critical information to warfighters. The engineer will lead and support integration activities at the system-of-systems, system, segment, and element levels, and will research requirements, technologies, and threats while applying integration methodologies and tools to integrate remote sensing systems. The position contributes to acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities through technical expertise, communication, collaboration, and attention to detail. The role requires U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government security clearance; employment in cleared roles is contingent on verification of clearance status. The position requires working onsite at least 2–3 days per week, with meetings and schedules potentially requiring more onsite days.

Requirements

At least 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 from multiple contractors, including offering solutions for schedule, cost, and risk issues.
Knowledge of government contracts and reporting systems to extract data and analyze future performance trends.
Active Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.
U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

Experience with space-based Environmental Monitoring.
Experience in OPIR, defense weather, and tactical ISR mission areas.
Experience with remote sensing payloads, space-based weather payloads, satellite buses, and satellite subsystems, including propulsion, thermal control, power, attitude 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 Computer Science.
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certification such as ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP.
DAWIA Level III Program Manager or APDP Program Management Level III certification.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute system integration plans for space and ground systems.
Lead and support integration activities at the system-of-systems, system, segment, and element levels.
Research new requirements, technologies, and threats and apply integration methodologies and tools to integrate remote sensing systems.
Contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities for Environmental Monitoring.