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Vantor
is
seeking a
So
lu
tion Engineer
working within our product development team for the Raptor family of products (Guide, Sync, and Ace
)
.
Raptor is a vision-based software suite designed to enable Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) to navigate and operate in GPS-denied or contested environments.
Based in Herndon, VA, t
his role is focused on
advancing Raptor product
software
by providing direct development
contributions
as well as
working with
external customers and Vantor
Go-To-Market (
GTM
)
Engineering teams to characterize product performance in the field
and capture requirements for product improvements.
The ideal candidate is
a
mission-oriented software engineer who thrives in fast-paced, customer-facing environments
;
is
energized in the
face of
probl
ems
;
and
likes to
push code
.
This role is
defined as a "solution" engineer
because
it
require
s
creative thinking, convincing communications,
a
problem-solving
mindset
,
and
a commitment to teamwork.
To be su
ccessful
in this role
,
a
person
must
think at a systems
level
,
have f
amiliarity with embedded edge platforms, and
have
experience
with
sensor data flows, navigation solutions
,
and mission-critical applications.
As a So
lu
tion Engineer, you will
participate in
systems
level technical and engineering engagements with UAV OEMs, defense integrators, and mission focused customers. Your focus
during these sessions
will be on
evaluating customer adoption of our products
and convertin
g
customer experiences into tangible technical requirements
.
On occasion, you may be asked to
help customers evaluate, integrate, and deploy our products, system components and early-stage solutions, into a variety of edge compute systems
that
proc
ess
positioning and navigation
sign
als
.
This position is ideal for a technically strong, hands-on engineer who can bridge the gap between software algorithms, OEM systems and field testing, and who thrives in dynamic, cross-functional environments.
The
3D Engineering team
at Vantor
is a dynamic, results-oriented
engineering pro
duct development
team
consisting of
subject matter experts (SMEs),
software engineers
, systems
engineers
, and solution architects. This
Solution
Engineer will be
a
member of this team
helping
our customers bring our solutions to life in their systems
,
accelerating customer adoption
,
and driving real-world impact. Our business is fueled by delivering tangible value to our customers, and we need
new
te
am members
partner
who
want to
drive making
that happen.
Responsibilities: A day in the life/What the position will be doing:
Interface withexistingVantor Raptor customersworldwide tocoordinate on integration of Raptor softwareintotheirsystems architecture.Provide advice andguidance based onrigorousproductknowledgeandinstitutional experiencebasefrompastintegrations.
Travel tocustomer sitestodeliver technical product expertise.
Characterizeproduct software performanceof customer implementationsandderive/capturetechnicalrequirements forfeature improvementsor additions.
Assist customerswithfield integration testing, including configuration of Jetson and raspberry Pi series companion computers, autopilot stacks (PX4,ArduPilot) and analysis of telemetry, imagery, and positioning data.
Assist ingeneratingengineeringtechnical designsinvolvingtheuse ofsatellite imagery and full motion videoto accomplishUAS visual positioning, odometry, and navigation.
Develop,documentand conveytechnical and system requirementstoproduct engineering team.
Work withinproduct engineeringteam development process tomake code contributions.
Communicate and collaborate across product, engineering, andGTM/salesteams to define and validate interfaces and data flows betweenRaptorproducts and OEM systems.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Math) or equivalent practical experience.
Experience supporting ISR, UAS, aerospace, or defense system integrations
Strong programming skills inC, C++, Python, shell scripting
Experience withcross-compilation and toolchains
Good understanding ofembedded systems, SoCs, and SBCs
Hands-on experience withlow-level Linux(troubleshooting, configuration, e.g., kernel device drivers, library dependencies)
Experience insystem design across hardware and software
Knowledge ofnetworking and communication protocols(e.g., serial, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi)
Experience incustomer-facing roles, support, and solution design
Strongcommunication skillsand sound judgment incustomer communication
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree in engineering, Computer Vision, Software Engineering or a related technical field
Video formats and streaming protocols(e.g., MPEG-TS, MP4, RTSP)
Experience withmultimedia frameworks(e.g.,FFmpeg,GStreamer)
Experience withGISsystems,use cases, andsoftwaretools
Image processing and computer vision
Practical exposure tocameras and optics(e.g., lens models, calibration, distortion)
Understanding ofaerial navigation(e.g., filtering, control theory, 3D spatial math)
Experience withUAS/UAVhardware and software(e.g., electromechanics, PX4,ArduPilot)
Experience withembedded Linux / edge compute platforms(e.g., NVIDIA Jetson, Qualcomm-based SoCs, Raspberry Pi)
Strategic and business-aware mindset
Structured and pedagogical mindset
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: $109,000.00 - $145,000.00 - $159,500.00 annually.* The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 - $176,000.00 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 ou
