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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
$120,000 - $180,000
Engineering - Systems
Arvada, CO (On-Site/Office)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer to support satellite ground system
integration for commercial and government space missions. This is a full-time hybrid position with 2
days onsite and 3 days remote. This role is part of the Mission Architecture team and is ideal for
candidates with a strong background in space systems engineering, satellite operations, and cloud-based
infrastructure. The position is based in Arvada, CO (preferred), with flexibility for candidates located in Los
Angeles, CA or Washington, DC. This role is An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead technical integration of spacecraft, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure
• Assess mission requirements and ensure seamless deployment
• Serve as the technical point-of-contact during customer onboarding
• Coordinate technical reviews and readiness milestones
• Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs)
• Verify requirements and support cross-functional collaboration
• Conduct mission simulations, training, and early orbit support
• Create mission support plans and resolve anomalies
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer
Science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in space systems engineering or mission integration
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft ground systems and satellite operations
• Proficiency in cloud-based ground systems, scripting (Python, Bash), containerization
(Docker/Kubernetes), and AWS GovCloud
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Strong communication, multitasking, and customer engagement skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 – $180,000 (based on experience)
Benefits Package Includes:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
, • Sick Leave (as required by law)
Mission Integration, Satellite Ground Systems, Spacecraft Operations, Systems Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS GovCloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Bash, Interface
Control Documents (ICDs), TS/SCI Clearance, Mission Architecture, Technical Onboarding, Cross-Team Coordination, Mission Simulations, Aerospace Engineering, Satellite
Communications, Ground Station Deployment, Automation, Containerization, Early Orbit Support, Technical Reviews, Space Systems Engineering
This job opens for applications on 9/22/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least
30 days from the posting date.
#LI-CS1
integration for commercial and government space missions. This is a full-time hybrid position with 2
days onsite and 3 days remote. This role is part of the Mission Architecture team and is ideal for
candidates with a strong background in space systems engineering, satellite operations, and cloud-based
infrastructure. The position is based in Arvada, CO (preferred), with flexibility for candidates located in Los
Angeles, CA or Washington, DC. This role is An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead technical integration of spacecraft, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure
• Assess mission requirements and ensure seamless deployment
• Serve as the technical point-of-contact during customer onboarding
• Coordinate technical reviews and readiness milestones
• Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs)
• Verify requirements and support cross-functional collaboration
• Conduct mission simulations, training, and early orbit support
• Create mission support plans and resolve anomalies
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer
Science, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in space systems engineering or mission integration
• Hands-on experience with spacecraft ground systems and satellite operations
• Proficiency in cloud-based ground systems, scripting (Python, Bash), containerization
(Docker/Kubernetes), and AWS GovCloud
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Strong communication, multitasking, and customer engagement skills
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments
Compensation & Benefits
Salary Range: $120,000 – $180,000 (based on experience)
Benefits Package Includes:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
, • Sick Leave (as required by law)
Mission Integration, Satellite Ground Systems, Spacecraft Operations, Systems Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure, AWS GovCloud, Docker, Kubernetes, Python, Bash, Interface
Control Documents (ICDs), TS/SCI Clearance, Mission Architecture, Technical Onboarding, Cross-Team Coordination, Mission Simulations, Aerospace Engineering, Satellite
Communications, Ground Station Deployment, Automation, Containerization, Early Orbit Support, Technical Reviews, Space Systems Engineering
This job opens for applications on 9/22/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least
30 days from the posting date.
#LI-CS1
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