Vantor

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. 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. Hardware Platform Technical Leader Responsibilities Project Darwin combines Vantor's Precision 3D mapping technology with proprietary hardware to dramatically increase resistance to electronic warfare while maintaining the accuracy of navigation offered by Vantor's basemaps. Project Darwin aims to establish a true startup-like environment with a competitive compensation package while offering rapid build capability through Vantor's Tensorglobe platform as well as direct access to Vantor's extensive network of customers. The technical leader for this project will be responsible for the following: System design, architecture and tradeoffs. This candidate will be involved in all aspects of conceptualizing the design, and turning it into physical reality Interviewing junior candidates, selecting and forming the team Design implementation, testing, production rollout Direct engagement with key customers Working closely with the software lead to launch initial prototypes with challenging timelines and rapid execution Experience and Background Hands-on expertise in autonomous drone hardware design and implementation as a tech lead Extensive knowledge of EW resistant RF design Knowledge of symmetric and asymmetric encryption and RF transmission Extensive familiarity with common drone HW/SW operating platforms such a Ardupilot and PX4 Prior startup or "bootstrap" projects in this domain preferred US Citizen required, ability to hold clearance desirable Willing to relocate to Denver area Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role. The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 - $198,000.00 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: Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions. 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.

Vantor is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design and build modern web applications, APIs, and data driven solutions. You will own features end to end, from architecture and implementation to deployment in scalable cloud environments. Working in agile, client facing teams, you'll mentor engineers, improve code quality, and champion best practices in testing, DevOps, and automation. You'll collaborate closely with product and stakeholders to translate business needs into reliable, maintainable software that powers measurable digital transformation for our clients. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain modern web applications and APIs Architect scalable, cloud native solutions for client projects Collaborate with product, design, and client stakeholders to refine requirements Implement robust automated testing and code quality practices Own features end to end from design through deployment and monitoring Mentor and support other engineers through code reviews and pairing Contribute to Dev Ops and CI/CD improvements for faster, safer delivery Participate in agile ceremonies and help continuously improve team practices Required Skills Java Script/Type Script Node.js or similar backend framework React or modern front-end framework RESTful and/or Graph QL APIs SQL/No SQL databases Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices Automated testing (unit, integration) Microservices and distributed systems Agile/Scrum methodologies

Vantor seeks a GIS Engineer to design, implement, and optimize secure geospatial solutions within our Defense & Aerospace programs. In this IT & Data Management role, you will architect GIS platforms, integrate diverse geospatial datasets, build web mapping services, and support mission-critical analytics that power defense operations. You'll collaborate with AI and cloud teams to enable advanced geospatial intelligence while ensuring compliance with security and industry standards. Vantor offers a collaborative, learning-focused culture, competitive salary, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Responsibilities Design, deploy, and maintain secure GIS solutions for defense and aerospace programs Develop and optimize geospatial data models, ETL workflows, and map services Integrate GIS platforms with enterprise IT and data management systems Implement geospatial analytics to support mission planning and situational awareness Ensure compliance with defense industry security and data standards Collaborate with AI, data, and cloud teams to enable advanced geospatial analytics Troubleshoot performance, reliability, and data quality issues in GIS environments Document architectures, configurations, and operational procedures Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and standards Partner with stakeholders to translate mission needs into GIS technical solutions Required Skills GIS system design and implementation Esri Arc GIS suite (Desktop, Pro, Enterprise, Online) Geospatial data modeling and management Python scripting for geoprocessing SQL and spatial databases (Post GIS, SQL Server, Oracle Spatial) Web mapping (Arc GIS Enterprise/Server, REST APIs) Geospatial ETL and data integration Linux/Windows server administration basics Defense & Aerospace geospatial standards (e.g., NGA standards) Version control (Git) and Dev Ops basics

Vantor is seeking a Mid-Level Software Engineer to build modern web and cloud solutions for enterprise clients. You will design, develop, and test full stack features, integrate APIs, and contribute to data-driven and automation-focused products. Working in agile squads, you'll collaborate with product owners, designers, and other engineers to ship reliable, scalable software. You'll participate in code reviews, improve CI/CD pipelines, and help modernize client systems while continually sharpening your skills in cloud, microservices, and modern frameworks. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications and services. Implement and consume RESTful or Graph QL APIs. Collaborate with cross functional teams in an agile environment. Write clean, testable, and maintainable code with automated tests. Participate in code reviews and contribute to engineering best practices. Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments. Work with cloud services to design scalable, secure architectures. Troubleshoot, debug, and improve performance of existing systems. Contribute to technical design discussions and solution planning. Support client projects, ensuring solutions meet functional and non functional requirements. Required Skills Java Script/Type Script React or similar front-end framework Node.js/Java/C# or similar backend language RESTful and/or Graph QL APIs SQL and No SQL databases Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) CI/CD pipelines (Git Hub Actions, Jenkins, etc.) Containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) Automated testing (unit, integration) Agile/Scrum development practices

Vantor seeks a GIS Systems Engineer to design, implement, and optimize geospatial solutions powering modern web and cloud applications. You will architect GIS services, integrate spatial data into APIs and front end apps, and build automated pipelines for ingesting and transforming location data. Working in agile teams, you'll collaborate with engineers and product partners to deliver scalable, secure, and reliable geospatial platforms. This role offers opportunities to deepen skills in cloud, automation, and data engineering while contributing to impactful, client facing digital transformation projects. Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain GIS systems and services for client solutions Integrate geospatial data sources with web applications, APIs, and cloud platforms Optimize spatial databases, data pipelines, and map services for performance and scalability Collaborate with product, data, and engineering teams to define GIS architectures and standards Implement automation for data ingestion, transformation, and deployment of GIS components Ensure data quality, security, and reliability across geospatial datasets and services Troubleshoot and resolve GIS-related application, data, and infrastructure issues Contribute to agile ceremonies, technical documentation, and code reviews Required Skills GIS systems design Esri Arc GIS or QGISSpatial databases (Post GIS, SQL Server, etc.) Geospatial data modeling and ETLPython for geoprocessing/automation Web mapping frameworks (e.g., Leaflet, Mapbox) RESTful APIs and microservices Cloud platforms (AWS or Azure) CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code Linux/Windows server administration

Vantor seeks a Full Stack Software Development Engineer to design, build, and deploy modern web applications and cloud based solutions for clients. You'll work across front end and back end stacks, develop APIs, integrate data sources, and implement automation in scalable architectures. Collaborating in agile, cross functional teams, you'll translate business requirements into robust, testable code while following best practices in security, performance, and CI/CD. This role offers opportunities to deepen skills in cloud services, modern JavaScript frameworks, data driven solutions, and hands on client delivery in a supportive, low ego culture. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain full stack web applications and services Build and consume RESTful/Graph QL APIs and integrate diverse data sources Implement scalable, secure solutions on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) Write clean, testable code with unit and integration tests Collaborate with cross functional, agile teams and participate in code reviews Translate client and business requirements into technical designs Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable deployments Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance and reliability Required Skills Full stack web development Java Script/Type Script React or similar front end framework Node.js or similar back end framework RESTful and/or Graph QL API design SQL and No SQL databases Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices Automated testing (unit, integration) Git and collaborative development workflows

Vantor is seeking an RF SIGINT Technical Analyst to join our Defense & Aerospace Data Science & AI team. In this role, you will analyze RF signals and SIGINT data, apply advanced analytics and AI/ML techniques, and transform complex datasets into actionable intelligence for mission-critical programs. You will collaborate with cross-functional engineers and data scientists to design, test, and optimize analytical models and signal processing workflows. Vantor offers a culture of innovation, diversity, and continuous learning, empowering you to drive cutting-edge solutions in national security and defense. Responsibilities Analyze complex RF SIGINT data sets to extract actionable intelligence insights for Defense & Aerospace missions. Design, implement, and evaluate signal processing and AI/ML algorithms for RF emitter detection, classification, and characterization. Perform end-to-end data workflows, including ingestion, preprocessing, feature engineering, model training, validation, and deployment support. Work with I/Q data, time- and frequency-domain representations, and complex RF waveforms to build robust analytics pipelines. Apply digital signal processing techniques such as filtering, spectral analysis, modulation recognition, and geolocation/direction finding. Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, and mission domain experts to translate mission questions into tractable analytical problems. Develop and maintain performance metrics, test data sets, and evaluation frameworks for algorithm accuracy, robustness, and latency. Document methods and results in clear technical reports and present findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders, including government customers. Support integration of prototype analytics into production environments in coordination with software and systems engineering teams. Contribute to internal R&D, exploring new AI/ML and RF signal processing approaches, and help mentor junior analysts in best practices. Required Skills RF theory and radio communications fundamentals Digital signal processing (DSP) for RF signals RF SIGINT data analysis and interpretation Python programming for data analysis and MLMATLAB or similar scientific computing tools Machine learning and AI techniques for signal analytics Time- and frequency-domain analysis, I/Q data handling Spectral analysis and filtering methods Modulation recognition and signal classification Statistical analysis and data modeling Working with large, noisy, real-world sensor data sets Algorithm development, testing, and optimization Version control (e.g., Git) and collaborative development Technical writing and analytic reporting Presentation and communication of complex technical concepts Familiarity with Defense & Aerospace/Do D/IC SIGINT environments Basic understanding of secure computing and data handling practices

Vantor seeks an RF SIGINT Technical Analyst to support mission-focused software and data solutions. In this role, you will analyze RF signal data, characterize emitters, and translate mission and sensor requirements into technical specifications for modern, cloud based analytics platforms. You will collaborate with software engineers and data teams to design, validate, and optimize signal processing workflows, tools, and dashboards. Responsibilities include authoring technical documentation, ensuring data quality, supporting test and evaluation, and advising clients on RF SIGINT capabilities in an agile, low ego environment. Responsibilities Analyze RF signal and SIGINT data to characterize emitters and mission environments Translate mission, sensor, and user needs into technical and data requirements Collaborate with software, data, and cloud engineers to design RF analytics solutions Define and validate signal processing workflows, tools, and dashboards Support test, evaluation, and performance tuning of RF SIGINT capabilities Ensure data quality, integrity, and proper handling of sensitive information Produce clear technical documentation, reports, and presentations for stakeholders Advise clients on RF SIGINT capabilities, tradeoffs, and solution options Contribute to agile ceremonies and iterative solution delivery Mentor team members on RF/SIGINT concepts and best practices as appropriate Required Skills RF signal analysis SIGINT collection and exploitation Signal processing concepts (modulation, filtering, FFT) Tools such as MATLAB, Python, or similar for data analysis Familiarity with SDR platforms and RF test equipment Cloud-based data and analytics platforms Technical requirements analysis and documentation Data visualization and dashboard tools Linux and scripting for data workflows Understanding of security and classification handling

Vantor is hiring a Staff Systems Engineer to lead architecture and product engineering for modern web and data driven solutions. You will design scalable, cloud native systems, guide implementation across services, APIs, and infrastructure, and ensure reliability, security, and performance. Partnering closely with product and client stakeholders, you'll translate business needs into technical roadmaps, run architecture reviews and PoCs, and mentor engineers in craftsmanship and automation. This role suits a hands on technical leader who enjoys complex systems, agile delivery, and collaborating in a low ego, learning focused environment. Responsibilities Lead design and evolution of large scale distributed systems and cloud architectures for client products Collaborate with product managers to translate business needs into technical roadmaps and system designs Define and enforce engineering standards, reliability, security, and performance best practices Guide end to end implementation across backend, APIs, integrations, and infrastructure automation Conduct architecture reviews, technical spikes, and Po Cs for new platforms and services Mentor engineers, provide code and design reviews, and champion craftsmanship and automation Partner with clients in agile ceremonies to refine requirements and validate technical approaches Own production readiness, monitoring, and incident response strategies for critical systems Evaluate and select tools, platforms, and cloud services aligned to project and client goals Contribute to continuous improvement of engineering processes and documentation Required Skills Systems architecture and solution design Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) Distributed systems and microservices Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Cloud Formation, or similar) API design and integration (REST/Graph QL) Backend development (e.g., Node.js, Java, . NET, Go, or similar) Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) CI/CD pipelines and Dev Ops practices Monitoring, observability, and reliability engineering Relational and No SQL databases

Vantor is seeking a Staff Cloud Security Engineer to secure mission critical cloud platforms for Defense & Aerospace clients. You'll lead design and implementation of security architectures on AWS/Azure, champion Zero Trust, and embed security into modern web, data, and automation solutions. Partner with DevOps and product teams to implement IaC, CI/CD security gates, and continuous monitoring. You'll guide threat modeling, harden workloads to NIST/DoD standards, and mentor engineers while helping clients modernize securely in a collaborative, low ego, learning focused culture. Responsibilities Design and lead secure architectures for AWS/Azure environments supporting Defense & Aerospace clients. Embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines, Ia C templates, and automated deployment workflows. Implement and tune IAM, network segmentation, and Zero Trust patterns across cloud workloads. Define and enforce security baselines aligned to NIST, Do D, and client-specific requirements. Collaborate with Dev Ops, data, and application teams to conduct threat modeling and design reviews. Deploy and maintain security monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud-native services and containers. Lead incident response for cloud security events and drive root-cause analysis and remediation. Mentor engineers on cloud security best practices and contribute to internal standards and playbooks. Partner with clients to assess cloud security posture and present clear recommendations. Continuously evaluate new cloud security tools and patterns to improve Vantor's security capabilities. Required Skills Cloud security architecture (AWS and/or Azure) Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/Cloud Formation/Bicep) Dev Sec Ops and CI/CD security integration Identity and Access Management (IAM, RBAC, SSO) Container and Kubernetes security Security monitoring, SIEM, and logging Zero Trust and network segmentation NIST 800-53 / NIST 800-171 / RMF familiarity Automation with Python, Power Shell, or similar Threat modeling and security design reviews