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. This role is critical to enabling complex space missions by translating technical requirements into mission-ready solutions and leading system-level integration activities. Must hold an active a TS/SCI Clearance. This position will be in Arvada, Colorado or Washington D.C. This is a Hybrid role. This job opens for applications on August 18, 2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the date of posting.

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 domain
• Active TS/SCI clearance required
• Experience in the design, development, testing, and/or verification of spacecraft ground systems
• Prior involvement in pre-launch and on-orbit operations of satellite missions, especially with government customers
• Familiarity with TT&C architectures, satellite operations software, and spacecraft communications/data handling subsystems
• Understanding of cloud-based ground systems and satellite operations automation
• Proficiency in scripting or software languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and system configuration
• Experience 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 experience**
• Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, and Holidays

Keywords:

Mission Integration, Satellite Ground Systems, Telemetry Tracking and Command (TT&C), Spacecraft Operations, Systems Engineering, Mission Architecture, Cloud-Based Ground Systems, Satellite Operations Automation, Python, Bash, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud, Verification and Validation (V&V), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Satellite Communications, Data Handling Subsystems, Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geostationary Orbit (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Hybrid Commercial/Government Operations, Pre-Launch Testing, Mission Simulations, On-Orbit Operations, Customer Onboarding, Technical Project Management, Cross-Team Coordination, Operator Training, Mission Support Planning, TS/SCI Clearance.

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