Technical Manager (Missile Warning Systems)

Vantor•El Segundo, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Vantor is seeking a Technical Manager to support the U.S. Space Force and its teammates in developing and rapidly deploying resilient Missile Warning, Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, and Environmental Monitoring capabilities. The role connects mission requirements, system interfaces, and digital engineering products into a clear, consistent technical baseline, helping program leaders understand design decisions, assess technical issues, and maintain alignment during the acquisition and development of complex space sensing capabilities. The position develops, integrates, and manages Technical Requirements Documents, Interface Control Documents, and model-based systems engineering products. It provides technical advice to senior program managers and executives on space system and segment design and test issues, supports systems engineering and program management activities, and translates technical findings into actionable recommendations. The manager coordinates with the U.S. Space Force, government stakeholders, and corporate teammates to implement solutions. U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government security clearance are required; employment in cleared roles is contingent on clearance verification.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Active U.S. Government security clearance; the qualifications specify a Secret clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
4+ years of experience working on large-scale systems engineering, integration, and development programs.
2+ years of experience performing and leading a team in developing and managing technical specifications, ICDs, concepts of operations (CONOPS), architectural designs, and integration and test plans.
Experience leading requirements and interface management efforts for a major program.
Experience coordinating and presenting technical changes across large stakeholder groups through review boards, including configuration control or engineering review.
Experience using Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2.

Nice To Haves

TS/SCI clearance.
Master’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science.
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP.
Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Gen OPIR, FORGE, WSF-M, or EWS.
Experience using MBSE approaches to manage system definitions and technical baselines.
Experience creating and managing Jira tickets and Confluence pages.
Experience with SysML, Enterprise Architect, CAMEO, or DOORS NextGen.
Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

Develop, integrate, and manage Technical Requirements Documents (TRDs), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), and model-based systems engineering (MBSE) products.
Maintain alignment across requirements, interfaces, and models to support a consistent technical baseline.
Advise senior program managers and executives on space system and segment design and test issues, informing major program decisions.
Perform systems engineering and program management activities supporting design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification.
Analyze technical problems, develop reports, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
Coordinate with the U.S. Space Force, government stakeholders, and corporate teammates to implement recommended solutions.