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El Segundo, California, United States
Hybrid
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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.

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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, specifically focused within SSC’s Spectrum Management Office. Within this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring regulatory compliance by assisting in the development and delivering Frequency Use Plans in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD), National Telecommunication and Information Administration (NTIA) and International Telecommunication Union ITU) standards. You will work closely with our Space Vehicle (SV), Launch Vehicle (LV) and Grounds Systems design teams, coordinating and securing frequency certifications essential for program success. This role requires a strong communicator with a keen eye for regulatory details and a proactive approach to cross-functional collaboration. Grow your skills by researching new requirements, technologies, and threats and using innovative engineering methodologies and tools to create tomorrow’s solutions.
Join our team and create the future of Spectrum Management in the Space Force. Due to the nature of work performed within this facility, U.S. citizenship is required.
Duties:
Consultant and advocate for SSC programs to obtain spectrum certification (DD1494), request for frequency assignment (RFA), spectrum supportability risk assessment concurrence and International Telecommunication Union (ITU) registration in accordance with Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Air Force (DAF) policies, principles, and disciplines.
Serve as an expert technical authority on spectrum management, radio communications, frequency engineering, and protection of radio frequency spectrum as applicable to space systems.
Resolves problems and end user support, guidance, and training as required relative to all aspects of spectrum management, submission of frequency request, and management of SSC's radio frequency cases and submission request for radio frequency authorizations application/proposals to the Air Force Spectrum Management Office (AFSMO).
Manage spectrum supportability strategy submissions, ensuring accuracy by developing radio network engineering designs, maps and block diagrams for customers while using the latest frequency management automation systems for timely submission to AFSMO for processing and forwarding to National Telecommunications Information Administration (NTIA).
Manage and coordinate the National Spectrum Strategy Spectrum Relocation Fund initiatives for allocating available federal frequency spectrum for commercial industry. Participate in the mission impact and resolution studies to established spectrum supportability strategies for SSC programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be a US citizen with a Secret clearance; with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, or aerospace engineering
8+ years of experience with space electrical systems or space communication systems.
Knowledge of the spectrum supportability strategy requirements applied to the development, design, test and/or operational for space systems.
Knowledge of U.S. Space Force Acquisition process in accordance with DoD and DAF policies and procedures.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Full time, On-Site support in Los Angeles area.
Desired Qualifications:
Master's degree
Knowledge of communication and networking database applications (Power BI,
SharePoint, Confluence/JIRA, Warp Core, etc)
Knowledge of Military Specifications and Standards
Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Eligible
Work Location: El Segundo area (commutable distance to HQ SSC and/or Booz Allen’s El Segundo office). Hybrid work permitted - mix of on-site & off-site
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and will need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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