<p>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.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead technical integration of spacecraft, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure </li><li>Assess mission requirements and ensure seamless deployment </li><li>Serve as the technical point-of-contact during customer onboarding </li><li>Coordinate technical reviews and readiness milestones </li><li>Develop and maintain interface control documents (ICDs) </li><li>Verify requirements and support cross-functional collaboration </li><li>Conduct mission simulations, training, and early orbit support </li><li>Create mission support plans and resolve anomalies </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's or Master's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field </li><li>Minimum of 5 years of experience in space systems engineering or mission integration </li><li>Hands-on experience with spacecraft ground systems and satellite operations </li><li>Proficiency in cloud-based ground systems, scripting (Python, Bash), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and AWS GovCloud </li><li>Active TS/SCI clearance </li><li>Strong communication, multitasking, and customer engagement skills </li><li>Ability to thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments </li></ul> <p>Compensation & Benefits</p> <p>Salary Range: $120,000 - $180,000 (based on experience)</p> <p>Benefits Package Includes:</p> <ul> <li>Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance </li><li>401(k) Retirement Plan </li><li>Paid Time Off (PTO) </li><li>Sick Leave (as required by law) </li></ul> <p>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</p> <p>This job opens for applications on 12/2/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.</p> <p>#LI-CS1</p>