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Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Engineer

Vantor

El Segundo, CA · HybridFull-time$99–145K/yrPosted 2w agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$99–145K/yr
Location
El Segundo, CAHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearance, requiredBachelor's degree, required

Job overview

Vantor seeks a Systems Engineer with a strong Model-Based Systems Engineering background to support the U.S. Space Force in defining and sustaining an integrated space enterprise. The role uses MBSE tools to manage requirements, traceability, model elements, and reports, and maintains a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan. The engineer also supports engineering lifecycle activities and organizes technical documentation in Confluence and Git-based repositories.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cameo, nice to haveSystems Architecture Development, requiredMBSE, requiredSimulation Environments, requiredData Repositories, requiredLifecycle Management Systems, requiredSystems Engineering Analysis, requiredSystems Engineering Products, requiredTechnical Specifications, requiredInterface Control Documents, requiredSystem Architecture, requiredDigital Engineering Tools, requiredCameo or MagicDraw, requiredSparxEA, requiredDOORS, requiredIBM Rhapsody, requiredEnterprise Architecture, requiredCommunication, requiredCollaboration, requiredModel-Based Verification and Validation, nice to haveRequirements Analysis, nice to haveRequirements Translation, nice to haveSysML, nice to haveDoDAF, nice to haveTechnical Risk Analysis, nice to haveIssue Resolution, nice to haveTechnical Report Development, nice to haveStakeholder Collaboration, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredActive U.S. Government Security Clearance, requiredTop Secret Clearance, requiredBachelor's in STEM, required2+ Years Architecture Integration Experience, required2+ Years Systems Engineering Experience, required2+ Years Practical MBSE Experience, requiredTS/SCI Clearance, nice to haveMaster's in Engineering, nice to haveOCSMP 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.

Vantor is seeking a Systems Engineer with a strong Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) background to support the U.S. Space Force in defining, managing, and sustaining an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise. In this role, you will apply MBSE tools, including Cameo, to develop and manage system requirements, establish traceability, link model elements, and generate reports that support program decisions. You will also develop and maintain a Life Cycle Sustainment Plan, ensuring alignment with program objectives and long-term support strategies. As part of the engineering team, you will contribute to knowledge management practices by organizing and maintaining technical documentation within Confluence and Git-based repositories.

Your customer will rely on you to support architecture, engineering, integration, testing, deployment, and sustainment activities while identifying areas requiring early mitigation. You will grow your skills by researching emerging requirements, technologies, and threats, and by applying innovative engineering methodologies and tools to create mission-focused solutions.

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

Qualifications:

  • Top Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
  • 2+ years of experience developing or defining architectures that integrate MBSE tools, simulation environments, data repositories, and lifecycle management systems
  • 2+ years of experience performing systems engineering analysis and developing systems engineering products for DoD or government systems
  • 2+ years of experience with practical 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 define and maintain the enterprise architecture for a digital engineering ecosystem
  • 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
  • Experience with Model-Based Verification and Validation
  • Experience analyzing and translating system requirements into design
  • Knowledge of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) and DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve technical risks and issues, develop technical reports, and collaborate with government and other stakeholders to implement recommended solutions
  • OMG Certified Systems Model Professional (OCSMP) Certification
  • INCOSE SE Certification

Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Eligible

Work Location: El Segundo (LAAFB) – primarily on-site (4-5 days/week).

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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: $99,000.00 - $132,000.00 - $145,200.00 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$99–145K/yr
  • California median$145–213K/yr1,785 salary ranges
  • US median$115–190K/yr8,798 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $122K, is 31% below the California median midpoint ($178K) — in the lowest quarter 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 2 years of experience — less than three in four Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 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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