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.

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).

• 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.