Ground Segment Systems Engineer

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Vantor is seeking a Ground Segment Systems Engineer with software experience to join our team. You will work with colleagues and the U.S. Space Force to 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.

Join us. The world can’t wait.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US citizen.

• Secret clearance with the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Physics.

• 5+ years’ experience in systems engineering on national security space programs.

• 3+ years’ 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.

Nice If You Have:

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, CS, or Physics field

• 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 and/or ground systems.

• Experience using Atlassian Jira and Confluence tools.

• Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02.

• INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certifications, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certifications.

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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

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