Spacecraft Engineer

Vantor

Spacecraft Engineer managing operations and anomaly resolution for Vantor's spacecraft constellation. Collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams for spacecraft health and performance optimization.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeWestminster • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,000 - $107,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in spacecraft operations, anomaly resolution, and performance optimization, with strong skills in Unix/Linux, MATLAB/Simulink, and Python. Capable of developing and maintaining tools for spacecraft health metrics and supporting mission operations.

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Spacecraft OperationsAnomaly ResolutionUnix/LinuxMATLAB/SimulinkPython

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Hard Skills

Spacecraft Systems EngineeringPerformance OptimizationTroubleshootingConcept of Operations DevelopmentGround Software Requirement Definition

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationProblem-SolvingCalm Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Github

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceSpacecraft HealthMission RehearsalsClean-Room IntegrationDesign Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Worldview Legion early operations and sustainment operations by maintaining spacecraft health and safety
Optimize performance and troubleshooting anomalies
Develop and maintain tools and methods to trend spacecraft health and performance metrics
Develop/refine concept of operations to meet evolving mission demands
Define spacecraft anomaly resolution processes and procedures
Troubleshoot/resolve/document spacecraft anomalies
Assist in development and testing of spacecraft commissioning plans/tools
Assist in the development of and participate in Launch and Mission rehearsals
Support design, development, integration, and testing of future Vantor spacecraft
Define, review, and verify spacecraft requirements
Attend design reviews
Participate in clean-room integration and testing activities
Support other Vantor business segments
Provide detailed knowledge of spacecraft operations and operational capabilities
Assist in ground software requirement definition, review, and verification

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a U.S. citizen and be willing and able to obtain U.S. Government Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Math, Physics, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Minimum of 2 years of operations or aerospace-related experience
Experience as a spacecraft systems engineer or subsystem engineer (preferred)
Strong and innovative computer language skills (preferred)
Experience with Unix/Linux, MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and Github (preferred)
Excellent written & oral communicator (preferred)
Superb problem-solving skills (preferred)
Calm disposition in stressful situations (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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