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-ge…
Skills: Satellite systems engineering, Aerospace engineering, Systems engineering, Vendor management, Requirements management
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-ge…
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Skills: Construction project management, Contractor management, Construction drawing review, Permitting processes, Construction inspection
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-ge…
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-ge…
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-ge…
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-ge…
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-ge…
Skills: Ontology development, Knowledge graphs, Semantic web technologies, Java, Python
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-ge…
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-ge…
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-ge…
Skills: Database engineering, PostgreSQL, Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Neo4j
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-ge…
Skills: Data engineering, Ontology, Object-based intelligence, Data architecture, Semantic web technologies
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Skills: High Performance Computing, Private cloud solutions, Systems engineering, Requirements analysis, Architecture design
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-ge…
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-ge…
Skills: Technical program management, Systems engineering, Spacecraft development, Satellite systems, Mission operations
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-ge…
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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-ge…
Associate Systems Engineer - Mission Architecture and Systems Engineering
Westminster, Colorado, United States · On-site
$86k–$127k/yr
Entry level
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-ge…
Skills: Systems engineering, Requirements management, MBSE, SysML, Technical documentation
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-ge…
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-ge…
Skills: Ontology development, Knowledge graphs, Semantic web technologies, RDF, OWL
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$135k–$198k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree
401(k) with company match, Mental health resources, Student loan repayment assistance, Adoption reimbursement, Pet insurance
Posted 8d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Lead satellite bus procurement and vendor interactions while overseeing the design, development, and delivery of earth observation systems. Manage statements of work, review technical documentation, and ensure mission requirements are met through rigorous testing and analysis.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, aerospace, or physics and 6-12 years of aerospace systems engineering experience. Candidates must be U.S. citizens with expertise in LEO space environments and hardware/software qualification.
Full 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. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.


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).
Please review the job details below.
Vantor is hiring a Principal Satellite Systems Engineer to join our SpaceWRX team to execute space projects starting from customer needs to design, develop, and deliver the world’s most capable earth observation systems. We are seeking a proven engineering leader to join our team in Westminster, CO.
In this role, you will:
Lead vendor interactions for satellite bus procurement, working with a small team of aerospace experts to review designs and manage issues
Write and oversee execution of statements of work and bus requirements
Review ICDs as well as payload integration and test plans
Review vendor-submitted processes, design reviews, analysis packages, and test reports to sell of mission requirements
Conduct and evaluate responses to RFIs and RFPs with satellite component vendors
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, physics, or a related field of study
6-12 years of experience in aerospace systems engineering
End-to-end aerospace program system engineering experience from initial architecture through assembly, integration and test to on-orbit operations
Experience designing and qualifying hardware and software for low-earth orbit space environments: structural, thermal, radiation, and EMI/EMC in particular
Experience owning the design, analysis and test of a satellite bus or whole satellite system
Experience writing, decomposing and verifying requirements on a satellite program
Subcontractor oversight experience: Environmental test oversight, test report reviewing, etc.
Strong understanding of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) space environments (radiation, thermal, orbital mechanics, etc.) and their impacts on system performance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working an Earth Observation satellite program
Experience as a satellite or bus lead systems engineer
Experience in RF systems design and analysis: space radios, transmitters and transceivers
Experience working with space-based memory and mission data recorders
Experience working with precision timing systems
Experience with encryption/decryption hardware devices and/or IP cores
Familiarity with software architecture, satellite bus flight software in particular
Experience integrating AI-enabled edge-compute solutions in space
Experience integrating optical crosslink terminal solutions in space
Ability to obtain a US Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level
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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 Colorado is: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 - $198,000.00 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
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
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.
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more automated, interoperable world. We give decision makers and operators the power to build a unified intelligence picture, delivering the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.
We fuse data from the world’s most capable imaging satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space, air, and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform automates every part of the intelligence cycle—from tasking to collection to production—to continuously update and analyze this foundation at the pace of change.
Our products drive deeper mission-critical insights and connect the next generation of autonomous systems across the defense, intelligence, and commercial landscape.
Offices: 1300 W 120th Ave, Westminster, Colorado 80234, US
Data Fusion2D and 3D Spatial Data ProductionSpatial IntelligenceAIComputer VisionRemote Sensingand AutonomySoftware
Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence to unlock a more automated, interoperable world. We give decision makers and operators the power to build a unified intelligence picture, delivering the clarity they need to navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next.
We fuse data from the world’s most capable imaging satellites with real-time sensor feeds from space, air, and ground to create the most accurate living digital replica of Earth. Our AI-powered spatial intelligence platform automates every part of the intelligence cycle—from tasking to collection to production—to continuously update and analyze this foundation at the pace of change.
Our products drive deeper mission-critical insights and connect the next generation of autonomous systems across the defense, intelligence, and commercial landscape.
Offices: 1300 W 120th Ave, Westminster, Colorado 80234, US
Data Fusion2D and 3D Spatial Data ProductionSpatial IntelligenceAIComputer VisionRemote Sensingand AutonomySoftware