Ground Systems Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Ground Systems Integration Engineer to support the development and integration of satellite Command & Control (C2) solutions. This is a hybrid role based in Irvine, California, requiring an active TS/SCI clearance. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in hardware-software integration and satellite communication protocols.

Responsibilities for the Ground Systems Integration Engineer include:

• Develop and integrate software C2 solutions for satellite vehicles.
• Work with stakeholders to decompose mission requirements and engineer solutions.
• Integrate new satellites and flight software into the mission management platform.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support product suite development.

Required Qualifications for the Ground Systems Integration Engineer include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of professional experience with satellite C2 systems or similar hardware-software integration.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with embedded software and hardware integration.
• Familiarity with CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, MIB, and encryption algorithms.
• Experience with AWS services and Git/GitHub.

Compensation for the Ground Systems Integration Engineer includes:

Salary Range: $110,000–$170,000 depending on experience

Full Standard Benefits: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k plan, Sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 9/5/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

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