Software Systems Engineer

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. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

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Please review the job details below.

Join our team as a Software Systems Engineer, where you'll bridge the gap between software engineers and user needs for the US Govt geospatial analytic workforce. You'll work closely with skilled technologists to understand mission requirements, ensure solutions are user-centric, and support effective use of geospatial tools to drive informed decision-making.  This role offers direct collaboration with end users and technologists to ensure solutions are impactful, scalable, and mission aligned. 

Responsibilities: 

• Serve as the primary liaison between software engineers and end users, gathering and translating user requirements into software use cases. 
• Facilitate and lead testing, training, documentation, and ongoing support to ensure effective user adoption of geospatial solutions. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve workflows, incorporating user feedback into solution design, validation, and deployment. 
• Monitor user engagement and identify opportunities to enhance usability and impact of our custom geospatial capabilities. 
• Capture requirements from testing outcomes into the backlog and collaborate with development team to prioritize within the SAFe Agile Framework.

Minimum Required Qualifications: 

• U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field, with 4+ years of professional experience (additional experience may substitute for degree).
• Experience developing and implementing software test plans and procedures to ensure usability, reliability, and mission readiness for production-level software systems.
• Skilled in developing clear, user-friendly documentation and training materials, and delivering training sessions to support user transition to new technologies.
• Experience with planning for the full Software Development Lifecycle via SAFe Agile Framework as a development team member.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical teams and user communities, while working independently in mission-critical environments with evolving priorities; willing to work primarily onsite (80% or as mission needs dictate).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• 5+ years of experience as a software test engineer in the IC and DoD 
• Experience with leading planning for the full Software Development Lifecycle via SAFe Agile Framework as an agile lead such as Product Owner or Scrum Master.
• Experience working with commercial geospatial technologies such as Esri Enterprise as well as open-source tools like QGIS or GDAL.  

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: $102, $170,000.00 annually. ● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $113, $188,000.00 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: 

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. 

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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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