Zachary Piper Solutions
Space Ground Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)
Zachary Piper Solutions, El Segundo, California, United States, 90245
Overview
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Senior Space Ground Systems Engineer
to support a critical mission for the US Space Force in
El Segundo, CA . The team seeks a candidate skilled in systems engineering and project management to oversee various architecting and engineering activities for the SSC Domain Awareness and Combat Power system program office. Clearance:
Active TS/SCI required Location:
El Segundo, CA (100% on-site) Application timing:
This job opens for applications on 9/25/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Responsibilities
Lead and support systems architecture and engineering efforts, including defining system requirements, designing solutions, managing interfaces, developing data architectures, conducting verification and validation, performing integration and performance analysis, estimating lifecycle costs, conducting decision analysis, and evaluating physical configurations. Define, evaluate, and manage technical and interface requirements for ground segment systems. Facilitate interface negotiations with external stakeholders and oversee verification of requirements and interfaces. Manage and assess the software product backlog to align with baseline and evolving requirements. Provide strategic recommendations to prioritize development tasks, enhance solutions, and improve implementation quality. Ensure product requirements are logically and systematically translated into comprehensive system solutions that consider technical feasibility, schedule constraints, and cost efficiency. Contribute to the development of key systems engineering artifacts such as CONOPs, requirements (features, themes, epics), system testing plans, algorithm documentation reviews, and integration with other application development initiatives. Assist in refining acquisition strategies, identifying execution challenges, and offering actionable recommendations to improve program outcomes. Qualifications
Top Secret/SCI Clearance required Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant discipline and 18 years or more of experience (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree) Expertise in technical program management, systems engineering, and government acquisition processes for space systems within the Space Control domain. Proficiency in modern software development practices including containerization, orchestration, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies. Experience integrating critical ground segment components such as cloud-based infrastructure, Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments, and antenna systems. Knowledge of implementing "Zero-Trust" cybersecurity frameworks across both software and hardware platforms. Skilled in software systems engineering, design, and architecture development. Hands-on experience with Agile software development techniques, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and continuous integration and deployment strategies. Compensation
Total compensation based on experience level - $195,000-$220,000+ based on years of experience Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP Certification reimbursement Long-term program
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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a
Senior Space Ground Systems Engineer
to support a critical mission for the US Space Force in
El Segundo, CA . The team seeks a candidate skilled in systems engineering and project management to oversee various architecting and engineering activities for the SSC Domain Awareness and Combat Power system program office. Clearance:
Active TS/SCI required Location:
El Segundo, CA (100% on-site) Application timing:
This job opens for applications on 9/25/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date. Responsibilities
Lead and support systems architecture and engineering efforts, including defining system requirements, designing solutions, managing interfaces, developing data architectures, conducting verification and validation, performing integration and performance analysis, estimating lifecycle costs, conducting decision analysis, and evaluating physical configurations. Define, evaluate, and manage technical and interface requirements for ground segment systems. Facilitate interface negotiations with external stakeholders and oversee verification of requirements and interfaces. Manage and assess the software product backlog to align with baseline and evolving requirements. Provide strategic recommendations to prioritize development tasks, enhance solutions, and improve implementation quality. Ensure product requirements are logically and systematically translated into comprehensive system solutions that consider technical feasibility, schedule constraints, and cost efficiency. Contribute to the development of key systems engineering artifacts such as CONOPs, requirements (features, themes, epics), system testing plans, algorithm documentation reviews, and integration with other application development initiatives. Assist in refining acquisition strategies, identifying execution challenges, and offering actionable recommendations to improve program outcomes. Qualifications
Top Secret/SCI Clearance required Bachelor of Science in Engineering or relevant discipline and 18 years or more of experience (or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree) Expertise in technical program management, systems engineering, and government acquisition processes for space systems within the Space Control domain. Proficiency in modern software development practices including containerization, orchestration, DevSecOps, and Agile methodologies. Experience integrating critical ground segment components such as cloud-based infrastructure, Platform as a Service (PaaS) environments, and antenna systems. Knowledge of implementing "Zero-Trust" cybersecurity frameworks across both software and hardware platforms. Skilled in software systems engineering, design, and architecture development. Hands-on experience with Agile software development techniques, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and continuous integration and deployment strategies. Compensation
Total compensation based on experience level - $195,000-$220,000+ based on years of experience Full Benefits: PTO, 11 Paid Holidays, Sick leave as required by state law, Medical, Dental, and Vision, 401k with ADP Certification reimbursement Long-term program
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