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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 with  existing  Vantor Raptor customers   worldwide to  coordinate on integration of Raptor so ftware   into  their  systems architecture .    Provide advice and  guidance based on  rigorous  product  knowledge   and   inst itutional experience  base   from  past  integrations.  

• Travel to  custome r sites  to  deliver technical product expertise .  

• C har acteri z e  product software performance   of customer implementations   and  derive /capture  technical  requirements for   feature improvements   or additions .  

• Assist customers   with   field 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 in  generating   engineering  technical designs   involving  the  use of   satellite imagery and full motion video  to accomplish   UAS visual positioning, odometry, and navigation.  

• Develop ,  document   and convey   technical and system requirem ents  to   product engineering team .  

• Work with in   product engineering   team development process to  make code contribution s.  

• Communicate and collaborate across product, engineering, and  GTM/sales   teams to define and validate interfaces and data flows between  Raptor  products 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 in C, C++, Python, shell scripting  

• Experience with cross-compilation and toolchains  

• Good understanding of embedded systems, SoCs, and SBCs  

• Hands-on experience with low-level Linux (troubleshooting, configuration, e.g., kernel device drivers, library dependencies)  

• Experience in system design across hardware and software  

• Knowledge of networking and communication protocols (e.g., serial, TCP/IP, Wi-Fi)  

• Experience in customer-facing roles, support, and solution design  

• Strong communication skills and sound judgment in customer 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 with multimedia frameworks (e.g.,  FFmpeg ,  GStreamer )  

• Ex perience with  GIS   systems ,  use cases, and  software  tools  

• Image processing and computer vision  

• Practical exposure to  c ameras and optics (e.g., lens models, calibration, distortion)  

• Understanding of  a erial navigation (e.g., filtering, control theory, 3D spatial math)  

• Experience with  UAS/UAV  hardware and software (e.g., electromechanics, PX4,  ArduPilot )  

• Experience with embedded 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 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. 

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