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Space Systems MBSE Engineer (Secret clearance)

Vantor

El Segundo, CA · HybridFull-time$147–196K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$147–196K/yr
Location
El Segundo, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Space Systems MBSE Engineer will work with the U.S. Space Force and teammates on a Medium Earth Orbit space and ground system. The role connects mission needs, system architecture, and detailed engineering through digital models, combining hands-on model-based systems engineering, cross-disciplinary integration, and technical leadership. The engineer will help resolve risks, guide teammates, and support engineering products throughout the system lifecycle.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering, requiredSystems Engineering Analysis, requiredSystems Engineering Products, requiredSystems Engineering Integration, requiredDigital Engineering Tools, requiredCameo, requiredMagicDraw, requiredSparxEA, requiredDOORS, requiredIBM Rhapsody, requiredSystems Engineering Functions, requiredProgram Management, requiredDesign Reviews, requiredRequirements Verification, requiredTechnical Risk Analysis, requiredTechnical Reporting, requiredStakeholder Collaboration, requiredCommunication, requiredModel-Based Verification and Validation, nice to haveMATLAB, nice to haveSTK, nice to haveModelCenter, nice to haveTeamCenter, nice to haveRequirements Analysis, nice to haveSysML, nice to haveDoDAF, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredActive Secret Clearance, requiredBachelor's in STEM, required8+ Years Large-Scale Mission Experience, required8+ Years Government Systems Engineering, required3+ Years MBSE Experience, requiredTS/SCI Clearance, nice to haveMaster's in Engineering, nice to haveOMG Certified Systems Model Professional Certification, nice to haveINCOSE SE Certification, nice to have

Benefits

401(k) Match

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. Citizen. 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 teammates to advance a Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) space and ground system. You’ll connect mission needs, system architecture, and detailed engineering through digital models that help teams make informed decisions throughout the system lifecycle.

This role combines hands-on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), cross-disciplinary integration, and technical leadership. You’ll tackle complex engineering challenges, help resolve risks before they affect delivery, and guide teammates as they develop the models and engineering products that support mission success.

What You’ll Do:

  • Create, integrate, and apply interdisciplinary digital models and systems engineering products from concept through the system lifecycle.
  • Develop and refine technical specifications, interface definitions, and system architectures for an integrated MEO space and ground system.
  • Apply your technical expertise to solve complex integration problems and guide system development.
  • Support design reviews, technical evaluations, and requirements verification through systems engineering and program management activities.
  • Identify and assess technical risks, develop practical recommendations, and work with government stakeholders and our teammates to implement solutions.
  • Translate engineering analyses into clear technical reports and recommendations that support program decisions.
  • Mentor and supervise team members on systems engineering tasks, including digital model development.

Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field8+ years of experience with large-scale missions, systems engineering and integration
  • 8+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems
  • 3+ years of experience with MBSE for the development of technical specifications, interface control documents, and system architecture, including using digital engineering tools such as Cameo or MagicDraw, SparxEA, DOORS, or IBM Rhapsody
  • Ability to perform multiple systems engineering and program management functions in support of design reviews and requirements verification
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions
  • Ability to communicate and establish collaborative relationships with government clients, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDC), and associate contractor teammates to achieve program goals

Preferred Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI clearance
  • Master’s degree in Engineering
  • OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification
  • INCOSE SE CertificationExperience with Model-Based Verification and Validation
  • Experience with MATLAB, STK, ModelCenter, or TeamCenter
  • Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design
  • Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

Clearance: Secret

The position will require at least 2-3x per week on site. Meetings/schedules may require more days on site.

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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 California is: $147,000.00 - $196,000.00 - $215,600.00 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 11,868 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$147–196K/yr
  • California median$145–213K/yr1,785 salary ranges
  • US median$115–190K/yr8,798 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $172K, is 4% below the California median midpoint ($178K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 2,087 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,868 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,801 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 4,398 of the 11,868 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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