Job Requirements
Colorado Springs, CO
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$160,000 - $190,000
Job Description
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking experienced SETA Systems Engineers to support the Horizon program delivering mission-critical capabilities for the U.S. Space Force. This role supports Space Domain Awareness and Combat Power / Battle Management, Command, Control & Communications (BMC3) portfolios, focusing on both space-based and ground-based systems. Engineers will provide full lifecycle systems engineering support, helping design, integrate, and sustain systems that protect and defend national space assets.
Location: El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Clearance Requirement:
Compensation:
Benefits:
Application Period: Opens on 06/29/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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Location: El Segundo, CA or Colorado Springs, CO (Onsite)
Responsibilities:
- Provide systems engineering expertise across the full lifecycle from concept development through operations for space-based and ground-based systems and command & control services.
- Support development, integration, testing, production, and sustainment activities across complex space and ground architectures.
- Develop operational concepts (CONOPS), system requirements, and architectural designs.
- Perform requirements analysis, allocation, and flowdown across system components.
- Support system architecture evolution and conduct trade studies and verification planning.
- Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE), modeling, simulation, and analysis where applicable.
- Support configuration management of the technical baseline, including documentation and change control processes.
- Identify and manage program risks, supporting mitigation strategies and decision-making.
- Provide technical oversight of development efforts across traditional and Agile acquisition environments.
- Collaborate with engineering, program management, and government stakeholders to ensure mission success.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or related technical discipline.
- 18+ years (Bachelors) or 16+ years (Masters) of experience in systems engineering, systems integration, or related roles.
- Experience supporting space-based or ground-based systems and command & control architectures.
- Experience with systems engineering lifecycle activities , including design, integration, and test.
- Familiarity with MBSE tools and methodologies .
- Experience supporting Agile and/or DevOps development environments .
- Strong understanding of system architecture, requirements development, and verification processes.
- Ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
Clearance Requirement:
- Must possess an in-scope T5 or SSBI background investigation with SCI eligibility.
- Must be willing to obtain SCI and/or SAP access and consent to a polygraph.
Compensation:
- Pay range: $160,000 - $190,000 (Based on years of relevant experience)
Benefits:
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, 20 days paid time off, 11 federal holidays, and sick leave.
Application Period: Opens on 06/29/2026 and will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
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