Role Overview
Vantor is hiring a mid-level Ground Systems Engineer (Secret clearance). This is a full-time role in El Segundo. Part of Vantor's Qa hiring, posted last week. The posted range is $123k to $164k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
Salary Context
This role offers $123k-$164k. The median for Mid-level Qa roles is $108k-$148k (based on 270 listings). 12% above median.
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Job description
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.Export Control/ITAR: 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).
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At Vantor, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force and our teammates as part of the effort to develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities to deter attacks and provide critical information to our warfighters to defeat our enemies in battle. Within this role, you’ll test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate these systems, and identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions. 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.
Join our team and create the future of Remote Sensing in the Space Force. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Qualifications:
Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) field
10+ years of experience supporting DoD weapon systems acquisitions or systems engineering
5+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for satellite systems or ground systems for Command and Control and Data Processing
3+ years of experience leading teams of at least 5 people
Experience communicating and coordinating between the client, your team, related teams, and leadership
Experience with the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, ground architectures and designs, integration plans and schedules, and test plans
Experience with authoring requirements and managing and developing testable criteria, system validation and verification, and analysis
Knowledge of network architecture
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in modeling, simulation, or analysis of RF Systems, including Space-to-Ground and Payload Systems
Experience performing systems engineering, integration, and testing on space-based remote sensing systems, including SBIRS, Next Generation OPIR, FORGE, STSS, HBTSS, DMSP, WSF-M, and EWS
Experience with planning and executing program reviews throughout the life cycle of the system
Experience using a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach to manage system definitions and technical baselines
Knowledge of satellite ground system design, cloud architecture, DevOps and DevSecOps, software frameworks, communication and networking, data processing, exploitation, and dissemination, space system operations and tasking, mission planning, space-ground integration, or space system factory support
Knowledge of DoD 5000.01 and 5000.02
Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
TS/SCI clearance
Master’s degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science field
INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional Certification, including ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP Certification
Clearance: Secret
The position will require at least 2-3x per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site.
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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.
● The base pay for this position within California is: $123,000.00 - $164,000.00 - $180,400.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
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
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. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
The date of posting can be found on Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.
EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. 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.
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How do I apply for the Ground Systems Engineer (Secret clearance) position at Vantor?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Vantor. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Ground Systems Engineer (Secret clearance) position at Vantor located?
This position is based in El Segundo. Vantor has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
How much does the Ground Systems Engineer (Secret clearance) role at Vantor pay?
Vantor has posted a compensation range of $123k to $164k for this position. Final offers typically vary based on candidate experience, location, and internal salary bands.
When was the Ground Systems Engineer (Secret clearance) role at Vantor posted?
This role was posted on July 11, 2026 (10 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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