Vantor

Mission Architect - Space Communications Systems

Westminster, CO

No sponsorship$124k-$165kDetected 20 days ago

CybersecurityAvionicsSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

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.
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).
You are comfortable making system-level trades, evaluating technical and operational risks, and balancing performance, schedule, cost, and regulatory constraints.

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.

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
7+ years of experience in satellite communications, space systems engineering, mission architecture, systems engineering, or related technical leadership roles.
Strong understanding of RF link budget development, performance analysis, and communications system trades.
Working knowledge of communications hardware commonly used in LEO satellite systems, including:
Ability to evaluate mission-level communications performance and translate customer objectives into executable system architectures.

Direct experience with small satellite or LEO constellation development programs.
Experience designing, analyzing, or operating inter-satellite crosslink architectures.
Experience supporting spacecraft development through integration, test, launch, commissioning, and on-orbit operations.
Direct on-orbit operational experience with satellite communications systems.
Experience with communications security architectures, encryption standards, key management concepts, and secure satellite communications systems.
Familiarity with commercial, civil, national security, or defense communications security requirements and implementation considerations.
Working knowledge of spacecraft Command and Data Handling (C&DH) architectures, telemetry, command processing, onboard networking, data routing, and storage systems.
Experience evaluating interfaces and tradeoffs between communications subsystems, spacecraft avionics, payload systems, and mission operations.

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: $124,000.00 - $165,000.00 - $181,500.00 annually.

You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

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.

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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