Zachary Piper Solutions · 7 hours ago
Ground Systems Engineer (TS/SCI Cleared)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$110K/yr - $170K/yr
3+ years expZachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Ground Systems Integration Engineer with an Active TS/SCI clearance to join Quindar, a startup focused on satellite operations. The role involves writing code to connect flight software to a mission management platform and working with spacecraft teams to ensure seamless integration of satellite systems.
GovernmentInformation ServicesInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Write the code (mostly Python & C++) that connects flight software to Quindar’s mission management platform
Build command dictionaries, telemetry parsers, and automation scripts from vendor ICDs
Debug timing issues, dropped packets, encryption handshakes (AES-256, etc.), and weird edge cases at 2 a.m. when the bird is on-orbit
Work directly with spacecraft teams and Quindar’s platform engineers to proliferate solutions across entire constellations
Qualification
Required
Active TS/SCI clearance
3–8 years doing satellite C2, ground software integration, or hardware-software problems
Strong Python and/or C++ (Rust ideal)
Hands-on experience with CCSDS, CSP, CFDP, XTCE, MIB, COSMOS/OpenC3, or equivalent
Willing to be at the Los Angeles, CA sit 2–3 days per week (rest is remote)
Benefits
Unlimited PTO (with 15 days mandatory)
Equity
Full benefits
Company
Zachary Piper Solutions
Zachary Piper Solutions is an IT company providing government contracting solutions in support of the nation’s Intelligence Community.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$3M2018-02-22Series Unknown· $1.3M
2014-04-10Series Unknown· $1.7M
Leadership Team
Christopher Stroud
Partner Outreach & Engagements
Justin Jordan
Founder and Chairman
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