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Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) & Test Engineer

Compensation
$82,000–$136,000/year

Job Description

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).

Please review the job details below.

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your technical skills with big picture thinking to make an impact in the DoD? You understand your customer’s environment and how to develop the right systems for their mission. Your ability to translate real-world needs into technical specifications makes you an integral part of delivering a customer focused engineering solution.

At Vantor, you’ll work with the U.S. Space Force as part of the effort to define and manage an integrated system-of-systems space enterprise.  Your customer will trust you to not only architect, engineer, integrate, test and deploy these systems, but also identify areas requiring urgent mitigation up front and early to develop this system with advanced technology solutions.  Within this role, you will use your experience to work with developers and engineers to evaluate software developed for national defense. You’ll create test plans with test cases based on user stories and requirements. Using automated and manual processes, you’ll generate data and implement the test cases to observe how the software performs, then document the results and communicate defects to the development team so they can start improving the tool. Grow your skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using innovative engineering methodologies and tools to create tomorrow’s solutions.

Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications:

  • Secret clearance

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • 3+ years of experience in developmental testing

  • Experience performing requirements analysis, synthesis, and traceability for shall statement and supplemental fields evaluation, including test method and success criteria

  • Experience with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel

  • Experience architecting complex systems in Model-Based Systems Engineering, including CAMEO or Rhapsody

  • Knowledge of DoD Instructions 5000.87 and 5000.89

  • Ability to develop and execute detailed test procedures for Developmental and Operational Test Events

  • Ability to build automated test scripts and custom harnesses using a tool such as a Python or Cypress

Preferred Qualifications:

  • TS/SCI clearance

  • Security+ Certification

  • Experience with the Atlassian Suite, including Confluence or Jira

  • Experience with radar system operations or radar modeling

  • Experience with Docker or Kubernetes 

  • Experience interfacing with formal government test organizations, including 17TES or JITC

  • Knowledge of software deployment and troubleshooting processes in DevSecOps pipelines, including Platform 1 or DAFCw

  • Ability to run and evaluate complex simulation frameworks

  • Docker or Kubernetes Certification

Clearance: Secret/SCI Eligible

Work LocationColorado Springs (Peterson SFB) – primarily on-site (limited remote/hybrid).

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Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $82,000.00 - $136,000.00 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.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. 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.

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Job Details

Category
Aerospace Engineering
Employment Type
Full Time
Location
Customer Site (Colorado Springs, CO)
Posted
Apr 21, 2026, 08:00 PM
Listed
Apr 22, 2026, 04:55 PM
Compensation
$82,000 - $136,000 per year

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