Piper Companies
Systems Engineer - Space Systems
Piper Companies - Colorado Springs
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Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Systems Engineer - Space Systems to support a mission-critical Department of Defense (DoD) program. The Systems Engineer will provide full lifecycle systems engineering and integration support for advanced space-based and ground-based defense systems. This position will be onsite in Colorado Springs, CO!
Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer include:
This job opens for applications on 8/7/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords:
#LI-MM1 #LI-ONSITE
Systems Engineer, Space Systems, DoD Engineering, Command and Control, TS/SCI Jobs, Clearance Jobs, Space Control, National Security Space, MBSE, Agile Development, DevOps, SAP Access, Government Program Support, Technical Oversight
Responsibilities of the Systems Engineer include:
- Provide systems engineering expertise across the entire lifecycle from concept development to operations for space-based and ground-based systems, including command and control services.
- Oversee technical development efforts including design, development, integration, testing, production, and sustainment using both traditional and agile acquisition methodologies.
- Develop operational concepts, system requirements, and architectural designs; perform requirements flow-down and propose verification strategies.
- Apply model-based systems engineering (MBSE), simulation, and analysis to support system development.
- Maintain configuration management of the technical baseline.
- Lead risk management activities, identifying and mitigating program risks.
- 9+ years of experience in systems engineering or systems integration.
- Deep understanding of:
- Leading hardware/software or space/ground integration efforts.
- Model-based systems engineering tools and methods.
- Systems architecture and lifecycle support.
- Agile and DevOps development processes.
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Willingness to be nominated for SCI and SAP access and to undergo a polygraph.
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, physics, or a related technical discipline.
- Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE CSEP, ITEA CTEP, Agile PM/PO, PE).
- Experience in National Security Space or Space Control mission areas.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government weapons system program offices.
- Salary: $120,000 - $160,000
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
This job opens for applications on 8/7/2025. Applications will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.
Keywords:
#LI-MM1 #LI-ONSITE
Systems Engineer, Space Systems, DoD Engineering, Command and Control, TS/SCI Jobs, Clearance Jobs, Space Control, National Security Space, MBSE, Agile Development, DevOps, SAP Access, Government Program Support, Technical Oversight