Space Systems Integration Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and integrate provider adapters supporting commercial and government satellite communication services.
• Support integration of new pLEO, SATCOM, and space-based capabilities into operational mission environments.
• Develop interface solutions enabling interoperability between space, ground, and cloud-based systems.
• Conduct technical evaluations, trade studies, and integration analyses for emerging technologies.
• Coordinate integration efforts with engineering, software development, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Develop technical documentation including interface specifications, integration plans, and engineering assessments.
• Support integration testing, troubleshooting, and validation of new capabilities.
• Identify technical risks and recommend solutions to improve interoperability, performance, and reliability.
• Prepare technical briefings and recommendations for program leadership and government stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Top Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility.
• Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum eight (8) years of experience supporting space systems, systems integration, satellite communications, or mission systems engineering.
• Experience integrating satellite communications, pLEO systems, or space-based capabilities.
• Experience developing APIs, middleware, provider adapters, or other system integration solutions.
• Experience with systems engineering, networking, cloud platforms, and distributed systems.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and technical documentation skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Project, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel approximately 15-25% to support customer locations, integration events, demonstrations, and operational activities.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supporting U.S. Space Force, Space Development Agency (SDA), Intelligence Community, NASA, or other defense space programs.
• Experience integrating commercial SATCOM providers, pLEO constellations, or hybrid communications architectures.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, containers, and cloud-native applications.
• Experience with software development using Python, Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, or similar languages.
• Familiarity with Digital Engineering, Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), or Digital Thread methodologies.
• Knowledge of space networking, tactical data transport, or multi-orbit communications architectures.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Experience transitioning prototype or experimental capabilities into operational mission environments.
• Relevant certifications in systems engineering, cloud technologies, or software development.

About Us

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.