Maxar Technologies

Systems Engineering Acquisition Logistics Specialist (Secret clearance)

Maxar Technologies$105K — $154K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM
  • 7+ years of experience with space-based program integration and systems engineering
  • Experience with DoD acquisition program management
  • Experience with subsystem hardware or software alignment
  • Experience with risk mitigation in system integration
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute integration plans for space and ground systems
  • Lead activities across multiple levels of systems engineering
  • Test, analyze, validate, and evaluate system performance
  • Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies
  • Research emerging requirements and technologies
  • Collaborate with cross-functional experts to align program objectives
  • Help shape policies and processes governing system life cycles

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Robust 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health resources
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Pet insurance
Full Job Description
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, we transform data from space into mission advantage. Working alongside the U.S. Space Force and mission partners, you’ll help develop and rapidly deploy the next generation of resilient Missile Warning (MW), Tactical Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (TISR), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) capabilities.  As a hybrid Systems Engineer and Acquisition Logistics Specialist, you’ll play a critical role in moving advanced space-sensing capabilities from concept to mission-ready systems. You’ll develop and execute integration plans for space and ground systems, leading activities across the system-of-systems, system, segment, and element levels. You’ll test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate system performance—identifying risks early, driving urgent mitigation, and applying advanced technology solutions to solve complex mission challenges.  You’ll research emerging requirements, technologies, and threats while helping shape the policies, processes, and documentation that govern system life cycles and sustainment. Drawing on your knowledge of DoD acquisition and sustainment guidance, including DoDI 5000.02, you’ll collaborate with data analysts, financial managers, systems engineers, logisticians, and other cross-functional experts to ensure programs are aligned, supportable, and ready to deliver for the mission.  This role is built for someone who thrives on autonomy, enjoys solving complex problems, and wants to see their work make a direct impact on national security. Your technical expertise, communication skills, curiosity, and attention to detail will help define how advanced remote-sensing systems are acquired, integrated, and sustained.  Join Vantor and help create the future of military remote sensing.  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 degree in STEM  7+ years of experience with space-based program integration, systems engineering, and logistics planning of Major Defense Acquisition Programs (MDAPs)  Experience with DoD acquisition program management, acquisition planning, sustainment infrastructure, and organizational planning  Experience with subsystem hardware or software alignment  Experience with system integration risk mitigation  Experience with system integration test analysis  Experience with configuration change control  Ability to travel up to 25% of the time  Preferred Qualifications: TS/SCI clearance  Master's degree in STEM  PMP Certification  CSEP or ESEP Certification  Experience with the development of Test Readiness Review packages  Experience with remote sensing systems  Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering  Knowledge of NASA or NOAA systems engineering processes  Knowledge of the INCOSE standards handbook  Knowledge of IEEE 15288 standards  Clearance: Secret The position will require at least 2-3x per week on site.  Meetings/schedules may require more days on site. #cjpost #LI-CJ1 #LI-Hybrid 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 Colorado is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually. ● The base pay for this position within New Jersey is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually. ● The base pay for this position within Delaware is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 annually. ● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $116,000.00 - $154,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually.● The base pay for this position within California is: $121,000.00 - $161,000.00 - $177,100.00 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.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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