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Mission Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

ClearanceJobs, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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Mission Integration Engineer with Security Clearance

role at ClearanceJobs. 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. Active TS/SCI clearance required. Hybrid role based in Arvada, Colorado, or Washington, D.C. Application status: 2 days ago — Be among the first 25 applicants. Responsibilities

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. Qualifications

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). Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $120,000-180,000 depending on experience. Full Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave if required by law, Holidays. Job posting details

This job opens for applications on 8/22/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the date of posting. Keywords: Mission Integration, Satellite Ground Systems, Telemetry Tracking and Command (TT&C), Spacecraft Operations, Systems Engineering, Mission Architecture, Cloud-Based Ground Systems, Satellite Operations Automation, Python, Bash, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS GovCloud, Verification and Validation (V&V), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), Satellite Communications, Data Handling Subsystems, Low Earth Orbit (LEO), Geostationary Orbit (GEO), Medium Earth Orbit (MEO), Hybrid Commercial/Government Operations, Pre-Launch Testing, Mission Simulations, On-Orbit Operations, Customer Onboarding, Technical Project Management, Cross-Team Coordination, Operator Training, Mission Support Planning, TS/SCI Clearance.

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