Zachary Piper Solutions · 1 day ago
System of Systems Integration Engineer (TS/SCI)
Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking an experienced System-of-Systems Integration Engineer to support the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command. This senior-level role will provide technical leadership for the development and integration of next-generation space-based Space Domain Awareness and Space Surveillance capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Serve as the primary systems engineer for integration of the Reconnaissance at GEO advanced satellite constellation (RG-XX) with command and control, mission planning, space-to-ground communications, and mission data processing systems
Participate in Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to influence architecture, design, and implementation for RG-XX and associated interfaces
Provide technical oversight of system development and integration efforts across design, development, manufacturing, integration/test, and sustainment planning
Define and evolve Interface Control Documents (ICDs) to govern system interfaces for sensor orchestration, mission execution, and space-ground data fusion
Guide end-to-end system integration from space sensor tasking through collection and distribution of actionable information
Participate in design reviews, technical interchange meetings, and test planning to ensure integrated capabilities meet operational objectives
Lead risk management activities, identifying and mitigating technical and programmatic risks
Coordinate across USSF, SSC, SpOC, NSDC, USSPACECOM, commercial partners, and allied nations to establish cross-domain sensor tasking and data-sharing architectures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical discipline required; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 14 years of experience in systems engineering and integration for space systems
Expertise in SDA systems, sensor networks, data processing pipelines, space object tracking, and space traffic management
Experience with system-of-systems architecture and complex interface integration
Knowledge of sensor integration, calibration, and data processing
Familiarity with cloud-based ground architectures and modern C2 concepts (IaaS, SaaS, PaaS)
Active security clearance with SCI eligibility and willingness to consent to polygraph examination
Preferred
Experience with SDA technologies, EO payloads, and data analytics techniques
Familiarity with RMF cybersecurity frameworks and incident response
Prior work supporting USSF/SSC space control or SDA programs
Professional certifications such as INCOSE CSEP, PE, Agile PM/PO, or ITEA CTEP
Benefits
Cigna medical
Dental
Vision
401k
20 days paid time off
11 federal holidays
Sick leave as required by law
Company
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.