Senior Ground Systems Engineer

Piper Companies; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Tuition Reimbursement

Sick Leave as required by law

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions seeks a Senior Ground Systems Engineer to lead integration, verification, and testing for complex ground systems supporting mission operations. On-site in El Segundo, CA, with a 9/80 schedule, the role demands strong systems engineering leadership and hands-on integration.

Responsibilities include coordinating with software and systems teams, guiding VI&T efforts, and ensuring milestones across MILSATCOM/SATCOM domains while maintaining an active Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience supporting ground systems, systems integration, verification & test (V&V), or systems engineering programs.
• Experience with ground systems, command & control (C2) systems, mission operations environments, and software integration into operational systems.
• Experience supporting MILSATCOM, SATCOM, Space Force programs, ground stations, mission operations, or satellite command & control environments.
• Strong background in Ground System Verification, Integration & Test (VI&T).
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts, guide junior engineers, and own integration activities.
• Minimum Active Secret Security Clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead ground system integration, verification, and test activities within complex command & control (C2) environments.
• Review system requirements, interfaces, and architectures to ensure successful software and system integration.
• Develop and execute integration strategies for new software builds and operational deployments.
• Troubleshoot integration issues across subsystems and support system-level test and verification events.
• Coordinate with software engineering teams, systems engineers, requirements engineers, and IPT leads to support technical milestones and program deliverables.
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and drive integration efforts from planning through execution.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Ground Systems Engineer to support a company focused on advanced defense communications, command & control systems, and mission operations. This position is on-site in El Segundo, CA, operating on a 9/80 work schedule. The Senior Ground Systems Engineer will lead integration, verification, and testing efforts for complex ground system environments that support mission-critical operations.

Responsibilities for the Senior Ground Systems Engineer include:

• Lead ground system integration, verification, and test activities within complex command & control (C2) environments
• Review system requirements, interfaces, and architectures to ensure successful software and system integration
• Develop and execute integration strategies for new software builds and operational deployments
• Troubleshoot integration issues across subsystems and support system-level test and verification events
• Coordinate with software engineering teams, systems engineers, requirements engineers, and IPT leads to support technical milestones and program deliverables
• Provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and drive integration efforts from planning through execution

Required Qualifications for the Senior Ground Systems Engineer include:

• 10+ years of experience supporting ground systems, systems integration, verification & test (V&V), or systems engineering programs
• Experience with ground systems, command & control (C2) systems, mission operations environments, and software integration into operational systems
• Experience supporting MILSATCOM, SATCOM, Space Force programs, ground stations, mission operations, or satellite command & control environments
• Strong background in Ground System Verification, Integration & Test (VI&T)
• Proficiency with Cameo and DOORS
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts, guide junior engineers, and own integration activities
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
• Minimum Active Secret Security Clearance required

Compensation for the Senior Ground Systems Engineer include:

• Salary Range: $170,000 - $195,000 depending on experience
• Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law