Chief Space Systems Integrator (Top Secret)

Job title: Chief Space Systems Integrator (Top Secret)

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).

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The Challenge:

Shape how the next generation of space capabilities fights—and wins. The future of space superiority depends on how effectively capabilities work together. Vantor is seeking a Chief Space Systems of Systems Integrator to connect operational priorities, technical architecture, and mission execution across the U.S. Space Force enterprise. In this high-impact role, you’ll work directly with senior Space Force leaders and executives to shape, integrate, and field resilient space, ground, and user capabilities. You’ll lead a systems engineering and integration team tackling complex challenges across mission threads, kill chains, and interconnected systems, bringing the enterprise perspective needed to turn individual capabilities into operational advantage.

What you’ll do

• Lead the technical effort to architect, engineer, integrate, test, and field the Space Warfighting System of Systems.

• Translate warfighter needs into actionable architectures, requirements, interfaces, and integration plans.

• Align capabilities across end-to-end mission threads and kill chains, including offensive and defensive space operations.

• Identify gaps, dependencies, and integration risks early, and guide practical solutions.

• Lead technical contributions to enterprise reviews and governance boards, providing clear recommendations to senior decision-makers.

• Bring operators, engineers, program leaders, and stakeholders together to move decisions into execution.

• What you’ll bring

• Senior-level leadership experience in space operations, systems engineering, mission integration, or complex defense programs.

• The ability to connect operational objectives with technical requirements and engineering decisions.

• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and aligning stakeholders across organizational boundaries.

• Strong judgment in evaluating technical risk, competing priorities, and mission consequences.

• The ability to communicate complex issues clearly and influence decisions at the executive level.

• Experience that sets you apart

• Strategic-level experience synchronizing offensive and defensive space operations.

• Experience supporting USSPACECOM, the National Space Defense Center, the Missile Defense Agency, or related mission organizations.

• Leadership of systems-of-systems engineering, architecture, integration, testing, or operational capability delivery.

• A record of connecting operational planning, acquisition, and engineering to deliver mission outcomes.

• Bring your operational insight. Lead the integration. Shape the mission with Vantor.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering field
• 18+ years of experience in defense systems engineering and development, including with Joint space operations, C5ISR, and battle management systems
• 5+ years of experience serving in a systems engineering leadership role for a large-scale space system of systems programs
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Experience working within the DoD acquisition system
• Knowledge of Department of War acquisition systems, lifecycle planning, program management, and key program milestones
• Ability to be highly motivated, display a dynamic work ethic, and contribute to the DoD mission
• Ability to be comfortable with daily interactions at the executive leadership level
• Ability to drive organizational change with limited authority

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master's degree in a STEM or Space field

• Experience working within the DoD acquisition system

• Experience practicing MBSE

• Experience in Agile planning and systems development

• Knowledge of Space Force systems and warfighting missions

• Possession of excellent leadership and interpersonal skills

• Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Eligible

• Work

Location

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