Mission Integration Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-22
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Software Engineer, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Electrical Engineering
Quindar is seeking a Mission Integration Engineer to support the development and deployment of integrated satellite ground systems for both commercial and government customers. This role plays a critical part in enabling complex space missions by understanding technical requirements, devising mission solutions, and conducting system-level integration activities.
As a member of the Mission Architecture team
, you will directly drive mission success of Quindar users - owning the integration process from technical planning and customer onboarding through launch and on-orbit operations. You will work closely with the Lead Mission Architect, engineering teams, product managers, and directly with customers to ensure that Quindar’s ground software integrates seamlessly into a mission’s operational picture.
Mission Design & Integration
- Lead technical integration efforts for customer missions.
- Deeply understand the technical needs for a customer’s space mission, drive to system deployment and delivery that satisfies the mission needs.
- Assess and understand customer mission requirements, CONOPS, and interfaces, and align those with Quindar’s platform capabilities.
- Evaluate product gaps or shortcomings against mission needs and work with product and engineering teams to devise solutions.
- Support integration of multiple mission assets (spacecraft, ground stations, cloud infrastructure) into a cohesive operational plan.
- Own the verification and validation (V&V) process across mission threads—commanding, telemetry, automation, and mission-specific analytics.
Customer Engagement & Onboarding
- Act as a technical point-of-contact for new mission onboarding.
- Work closely with technical project managers and forward-deployed engineers to ensure mission success.
- Coordinate customer design reviews, test readiness events, and mission readiness milestones.
Systems Engineering & Cross-Team Coordination
- Own development of necessary ICDs and requirements verification documentation.
- Work with software engineering and integration teams to ensure features are deployed to support mission timelines.
- Provide inputs into the product roadmap based on recurring customer needs across integrations.
- Ensure architectural consistency across mission types (LEO, GEO, MEO, etc.), including hybrid commercial/gov ops.
Mission Readiness & Operational Handoff
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- Create mission support plans, anomaly resolution guides, and escalate mission risks when technical issues arise.
- Support on-console shifts during early orbit or commissioning phases, as needed.
Support pre-launch exercises including mission simulations, operator training, and “day-in-the-life” walkthroughs.
Education
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Required Experience
- 5+ years of hands‑on systems engineering or mission integration experience in the space domain.
- Prior experience in design, development, test, and/or verification of spacecraft ground systems.
- Prior involvement in pre‑launch and on‑orbit operations of satellite missions (especially with government customers).
- Familiarity with TT&C architectures and satellite operations software, as well as spacecraft communications and data handling subsystems.
Technical Skills
- Understanding of cloud‑based ground systems and satellite operations automation.
- Familiarity with scripting or software languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for test automation and system configuration.
- Experience with containerized deployments (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes); AWS Gov Cloud is a plus.
Clearance
- Active TS/SCI required.
Soft Skills
- Exceptional communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent missions with tight deadlines.
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and building structure in first‑of‑kind missions.
- Strong customer‑facing demeanor—able to translate between engineering and end‑user perspectives.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
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