Mission Integration Engineer

ZP Group; Arvada (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

ZP Group is looking for a Mission Integration Engineer in Arvada, CO, to lead satellite ground systems integration for commercial and government missions. This role demands strong technical skills in systems engineering and cloud-based solutions, alongside 5+ years of relevant experience. You'll engage customers, develop interface documents, and conduct mission readiness evaluations. An active TS/SCI clearance is required. Competitive salary range is $120K-$180K, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in space systems engineering or mission integration.
• Experience with spacecraft ground systems and satellite operations.
• Strong communication and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical integration and assess mission requirements.
• Serve as the technical point-of-contact during onboarding.
• Conduct simulations, training, and create support plans.

Skills

Cloud-based ground systems

Automation and scripting (Python, Bash)

Containerization (Docker/Kubernetes)

AWS GovCloud

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Mission Integration Engineer

Location: Preferred in Arvada, Co., but also open to LA and DC

Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: $120‑$180K Competitive, based on experience

About the Role

We are hiring a Mission Integration Engineer to lead the integration of satellite ground systems for commercial and government space missions. You’ll be part of the Mission Architecture team, driving mission success from planning through launch and operations by aligning customer needs with current platform capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Mission Design & Integration: Lead technical integration, assess mission requirements, and ensure seamless deployment of spacecraft, ground stations, and cloud infrastructure.
• Customer Engagement: Serve as the technical point-of-contact during onboarding, coordinate reviews and readiness milestones.
• Systems Engineering: Develop interface control documents (ICDs), verify requirements, and support cross-team coordination.
• Mission Readiness: Conduct simulations, training, and early orbit support; create support plans and resolve anomalies.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Aerospace, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Experience: 5+ years in space systems engineering or mission integration; experience with spacecraft ground systems and satellite operations.
• Technical Skills: Knowledge of cloud-based ground systems, automation, scripting (Python, Bash), containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and AWS GovCloud.
• Clearance: Active TS/SCI required.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication, multitasking, customer engagement, and adaptability in ambiguous environments.

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