AI Platform Systems Engineer (Secret clearance)

Company: Vantor
Location: El Segundo
Posted on: December 3, 2025

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. Note on Cleared Roles: If 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). Please review the job details below. At Vantor, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force and our partners as part of the effort to define and manage an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise, specifically focused on Space Systems Command’s (SSC) Space Systems Integration Office (SSIO). You will be supporting the SSC BNN office, working to achieve Global Mission Data Dominance (GMDD) by bringing together critical capabilities to empower operators with the information and tools they need to achieve sensor-to-shooter dominance – rapidly detecting threats, sharing critical information, and enabling swift and decisive action. As part of this role, you will: Support Gov Lead with technical coordination and systems engineering for SSC’s I3E contract (Integrated, Immersive, Intelligent Environment) Support meetings and architecture discussions with the development contractors and onboarding mission use cases Develop and track program metrics, risks, and deliverables Lead, coordinate, task the SE&I team as the GOV Lead’s touchpoint Reporting to program’s BNN/BN Task Lead for MSR, TSM, and Award Fee inputs Join our team and create the future of SSIO in the Space Force. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required. Basic Qualifications: US citizenship Current Secret clearance Bachelor’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent technical discipline 3 years of experience working on a space-related (space, ground, software, hardware system) Major Defense Acquisition Program 1 years of experience with artificial intelligence applications or Department of Defense cloud system development (Azure preferred) Experience mapping system requirements to physical and functional architecture and conducting configuration management of system configurations Experience with the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, integration plans and schedules, inter-service support agreements, system behavior diagrams, sequence diagrams, and network diagrams Experience communicating technical concepts to users, leaders, and engineers Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Knowledge of DevSecOps and agile software development Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2 Highly motivated and dynamic work ethic with a strong desire to contribute to the DoD mission Desired Qualifications: 5 years of Data Architecture experience supporting space-related (space, ground, software, hardware system), aerospace systems or Major Defense Acquisition Programs Experience with conducting or supporting space system Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), Critical Design Reviews (CDRs), Test Readiness Reviews (TRRs), and System Verification Reviews (SVRs) Experience with high complexity data systems and data management Experience with performing systems engineering, integration, and test on space systems Knowledge of Air Force ISP Guide, JCIDS Manual, CJCSI 5123.01G, DODI 8330.01, AFMAN 33?407 and DODAF Knowledge of DoD 5000.01/02 and DoD risk management processes Ability to be self-motivated with a strong desire to contribute to the DoD mission TS/SCI clearance INCOSE Systems Engineering Professional certifications (ASEP, CSEP, or ESEP) Master’s degree in an engineering, mathematics, physics, or equivalent technical discipline Clearance: Active Secret Work Location : El Segundo, CA. Hybrid work permitted - mix of on-site & off-site Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Build Your Career: When you join Vantor, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with other professionals doing similar work across multiple markets. You’ll share best practices and work through challenges as you gain experience and mentoring to develop your career. Build your technical skills through hands-on training on the latest tools and tech from our in-house experts. Pursuing certifications? Take advantage of our tuition assistance, on-site courses, vendor relationships, and a network of experts who can give you helpful tips. We’ll help you develop the career you want as you chart your own course for success. LI-CJ1 cjpost Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. ? The base pay for this position within California is: $94,000.00 - $137,500.00 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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