Ground Segment Systems Engineer; Secret clearance

Ground Segment Systems Engineer (Secret clearance)

Join the Vantor team and help the U.S. Space Force develop and deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities. In this role, you will support a broad spectrum of Systems Engineering and Integration functions, including engaging with multiple performers and government organizations to aid in the delivery and configuration management of Relay Ground Station site engineering, NGG integration, NIO C2 Integration, and MEO/pLEO Integration.

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.

You must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee) and currently hold a Secret Clearance. U.S. citizenship is required; employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. 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).

• Secret Clearance
• Bachelor’s in Science, Engineering, Math or related technical degree
• 6‑7 years Systems Engineer experience, including ground systems
• Experience working with leadership to scope future actions and requirements in a nebulous and chaotic environment
• Strong Systems/Integration Engineer who understands technical baseline of the system and can support tech baseline documentation processes
• Experience with requirements management and Enterprise Resource Board Management
• Availability to work onsite at Los Angeles Air Force Base 2‑3 days weekly and in El Segundo at least 3x per week

• Experience using Model‑Based Systems Engineering approach (CAMEO)
• Experience with physical and virtual networking
• Knowledge of ground systems equipment engineering processes
• Knowledge of missile warning mission and SBIRS
• DoD SCI Clearance

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology

Software Development

The Base Pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, The Washington, DC Metropolitan Area, and for all other states is $94,000.00 – $.

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. More information can be found at:

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. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. 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.