Mission Integration Engineer
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer to support the development and deployment of integrated satellite ground systems for commercial and government customers. Must hold an active TS / SCI Clearance. This position will be in Arvada, Colorado, or Washington D.C. This is a Hybrid role. Responsibilities of the Mission Integration Engineer include :
- Lead technical integration efforts for customer space missions, ensuring seamless deployment of ground systems.
- Translate mission requirements and operational concepts into actionable system designs aligned with platform capabilities.
- Coordinate integration of spacecraft, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure into a unified mission architecture.
- Own the verification and validation (V&V) process across mission threads including telemetry, commanding, automation, and analytics.
- Serve as the technical point-of-contact for onboarding new missions, managing design reviews and readiness milestones.
- Develop and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and requirements verification documentation.
- Support mission readiness activities, including simulations, operator training, and on-console shifts during early orbit operations.
Qualifications for the Mission Integration Engineer include :
5+ years of hands-on systems engineering or mission integration experience in the space domainActive TS / SCI clearance requiredExperience in the design, development, testing, and / or verification of spacecraft ground systemsPrior involvement in pre-launch and on-orbit operations of satellite missions, especially with government customersFamiliarity with TT&C architectures, satellite operations software, and spacecraft communications / data handling subsystemsUnderstanding of cloud-based ground systems and satellite operations automationProficiency in scripting or software languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and system configurationExperience with containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and AWS GovCloud (preferred).Compensation for the Mission Integration Engineer include :
Salary Range : $120,000-180,000 depending on experienceFull Benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays