Remote

Sales Deployment Engineer - USSF / USAF

Vantor Inc.
401(k)
United States
Feb 26, 2026
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. 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. Sales Engineer - USAF / USSF Programs The Sales Engineer serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting customer engagements, proposals, and industry representation to accelerate growth across U.S. Space Force (USSF) and U.S. Air Force (USAF) accounts. This role bridges mission needs and Vantor's technical capabilities by translating customer requirements, identifying capability gaps, and aligning Vantor products and solutions to operational challenges. The Sales Engineer works closely with Product, Engineering, and Business Development teams to deliver compelling technical solutions that drive customer satisfaction and deal conversion. The role is primarily focused on pre-sales technical engagement, including demonstrations, solution workshops, and technical validations. Integration support is available from engineering teams as needed. Compensation Structure: 80% base salary / 20% Sales Incentive Plan (SIP) Responsibilities Act as a trusted technical advisor for USSF and USAF customers, translating mission needs into innovative, mission-ready solutions leveraging Vantor products and capabilities. Partner with Product, Engineering, and Account Leads to align customer requirements with Vantor capabilities and product roadmaps. Translate customer requirements into actionable product feature requests and participate in decomposition, scoping, and prioritization discussions with Product teams. Lead and support technical discussions, solution workshops, product demonstrations, and technology validations that showcase Vantor's value. Ensure high levels of customer technical satisfaction throughout the pre-sales engagement process. Provide customer and market feedback to inform product development, competitive positioning, and proposal strategies. Represent Vantor as a technical subject matter expert in customer engagements and relevant Air Force and Space Force industry forums. Support business development initiatives including technical contributions to white papers, RFP responses, and solution strategies for USSF/USAF opportunities. Maintain awareness of the competitive landscape and ensure Vantor solutions are effectively positioned across customer missions and operational use cases. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (advanced degrees preferred but not required). Active Secret Clearance and U.S. Citizenship required. Willingness and eligibility to obtain a TS/SCI clearance. 3-6 years of experience in a relevant technology domain, preferably in AI/ML, computer vision, or advanced data analytics. Familiarity with U.S. Government infrastructure, mission environments, and security requirements. Experience working with cloud-based data systems and machine learning pipelines (e.g., AWS). Strong software development experience with Python, JavaScript, or similar languages. Preferred Qualifications Active TS/SCI clearance Experience supporting DoD or IC mission environments Background in AI/ML, computer vision, or data-driven operational systems Experience supporting technical pre-sales, demonstrations, or solution engineering 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 pay for this position within Colorado is: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually. * The pay for this position within New Jersey is: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually. * The pay for this position within Delaware is: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 annually. * The pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $165,000.00 - $275,000.00 annually. * The pay for this position within California is: $173,000.00 - $253,000.00 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:https://www.Vantor.com/careers 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.