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 a 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 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

This job opens for applications on 8/22/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the date of posting.

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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.