Space Systems MBSE Engineer (Secret clearance)

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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.

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At Vantor, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force and our teammates to advance a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) space and ground system. You’ll connect mission needs, system architecture, and detailed engineering through digital models that help teams make informed decisions throughout the system lifecycle.

This role combines hands-on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), cross-disciplinary integration, and technical leadership. You’ll tackle complex engineering challenges, help resolve risks before they affect delivery, and guide teammates as they develop the models and engineering products that support mission success.

What You’ll Do:

• •Create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models and systems engineering products from concept through the system lifecycle.
• •Develop and refine technical specifications, interface definitions, and system architectures for an integrated MEO space and ground system.
• •Apply your technical expertise to solve complex integration problems and guide system development.
• •Support design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification through systems engineering and program management activities.
• •Identify and assess technical risks, develop practical recommendations, and work with government stakeholders and our teammates to implement solutions.
• •Translate engineering analyses into clear technical reports and recommendations that support program decisions.
• •Mentor and supervise team members on systems engineering tasks, including digital model development.

Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

• •Secret clearance
• •Bachelor's degree in a STEM field8+ years of experience with large-scale missions, systems engineering and integration
• •8+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems
• •3+ years of experience with MBSE for the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody
• •Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification
• •Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions
• •Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals

Preferred Qualifications:

• •TS/SCI clearance
• •Master’s degree in Engineering
• •OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification
• •INCOSE SE CertificationExperience with Model-Based Verification and Validation
• •Experience with MATLAB, STK, ModelCenter, or TeamCenter
• •Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design
• •Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

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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● The base pay for this position within California is: $147,000.00 - $196,000.00 - $215,600.00 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

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