Ground Systems Test Engineer – Secret Clearance

Vantor

Ground Systems Test Engineer working with U.S. Space Force on Missile Warning and Tactical Intelligence capabilities.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeBuckley AFB • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Test, analyze, evaluate, verify, and validate systems
Identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up-front
Develop the system with advanced technology solutions
Contribute to the acquisition and development of space sensing capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in an Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or Technology field
6+ years of experience working/planning on test and evaluation, and system integration on Major Defense Acquisition Programs
Experience supporting overall engineering integration of systems engineering and integration efforts for the DoD, government agencies, or commercial programs
Knowledge of systems engineering standards, including IEEE 15288.1 and IEEE 15288.2
Ability to define, develop, maintain, and execute large-scale system test plans

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

systems testingsystems analysissystems evaluationsystems verificationsystems validationsystem integrationlarge-scale system test plansadvanced technology solutionsengineering integrationspace sensing capabilities

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcritical thinkingcommunicationcollaborationorganizational skills

Certifications

Secret clearance