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Ground Segment Systems Engineer (Secret clearance)

Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies

Software Engineering
El Segundo, CA, USA
USD 94k-238k / year
Posted on Jan 8, 2026

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 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 will support a broad spectrum of Systems Engineering and Integration functions, including engaging with multiple performers and government organizations to aid in the delivery and configuration management of Relay Ground Station site engineering, NGG integration, NIO C2 Integration, and MEO/pLEO Integration. 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 in Science, Engineering, Math or related technical degree

  • A strong track record of 6-7 years Systems Engineer experience. Must include ground systems as well.

  • Working with leadership to scope out future actions and requirements - thrive in nebulous and chaotic environment

  • Strong System Engineer/Integration Engineer who understand the technical baseline of the system and can support tech baseline documentation processes.

  • Can work with team on requirements management and Enterprise Resource Board Management

  • Can work onsite at Los Angeles Air Force Base at least 2-3 days weekly to work with leadership team

  • Expected on site in El Segundo at least 3x per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience using Model-Based Systems Engineering approach (CAMEO)

  • Experience with physical and virtual networking

  • Knowledge of ground systems equipment engineering processes

  • Knowledge of missile warning mission and SBIRS

  • DoD SCI Clearance

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The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

$94,000.00 - $238,000.00

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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