Senior Satellite Systems Engineer

Position Overview

Vantor is hiring a Senior Satellite Systems Engineer to join our Satellite Systems Engineering team in Westminster, CO. The team defines the mission, satellite, and payload architecture behind next‑generation space constellations.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. 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).

• Conduct and evaluate responses to RFIs and RFPs with satellite component vendors
• Conduct studies using unit and system models to evaluate thermal design, suggest modifications, and understand Con Ops restrictions for high‑dissipation, high‑stability systems
• Conduct launch studies using satellite and stack models
• Generate Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and sell off their requirements
• Write and oversee system compliance with structural and thermal requirements
• Review vendor‑submitted processes, design reviews, analysis packages, and test reports

• U.S. citizen (must be a U.S. Person)
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, aerospace, physics, or related field
• 3–7 years of experience with space systems engineering and analysis
• Structural analysis experience using CAD and FEA tools to construct and run satellite and launch stack structural models, including profile notching
• Thermal analysis experience building and tuning thermal models from design, test, and on‑orbit data for high‑stability space‑based systems and establishing Con Ops restrictions for high‑dissipation components
• Ability to review unit and spacecraft‑level acoustic, random/sine vibration, and shock test data for compliance with launch vehicle requirements
• Ability to review unit and spacecraft‑level thermal test results

• Direct experience on at least one Earth observation space program
• Experience procuring hardware
• Experience in writing and selling technical requirements
• End‑to‑end aerospace program experience, including Con Ops and architecture development, writing requirements, design reviews, assembly integration and test, verification and validation, and on‑orbit operations
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance at the TS/SCI level

The base pay for this position in Colorado is $90,000.00 – $ annually. Pay will be determined based on job‑related factors, including experience, qualifications, geographic work location, and market conditions.

• Competitive 401(k) with company match
• Mental health resources
• Student loan repayment assistance
• Adoption reimbursement
• Pet insurance

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. 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. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.