Lead Integration and Test Systems Engineer

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Lead Integration and Test Systems Engineer

Leads the integration, testing, and verification of advanced aerospace systems. Defines test strategies, evaluates system performance against complex requirements, and identifies risks with mitigation plans. Applies deep technical expertise and independent judgment to resolve complex integration challenges, support new technology insertion, and ensure mission-ready systems. May serve as a technical authority and mentor others.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen and willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, physics, or a related field of study
• 8 years’ experience with space systems integration and test activities
• Experience managing a small team/department, including budgets, schedules, staffing, etc.
• Experience leading a team to ensure a robust space system development AI&T through the V&V program
• Demonstrated experience in all phases of spacecraft mechanical and electrical integration and test activities, ranging from program initiation through launch site operations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of optical remote sensing system components, design and operational requirements
• Proficiency with one or more spacecraft test and operations scripting languages such as STOL, Python, CCL, Cecil, etc
• Strong understanding of MIL-STD-1540, MIL-STD-461, NASA General Environmental Verification Standard (GEVS), and other industry standards governing the integration and test of space systems
• Familiarity with Laser Communication Terminals and intersatellite link techniques, methods, and principles
• Capability to utilize modeling and simulation tools and techniques to predict and evaluate system performance
• Active TS/SCI clearance
  
  

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 Colorado is: $131,000.00 - $219,000.00 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

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.

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