Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Maxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.
Maxar is currently seeking an experienced Electrical Senior Systems Engineer with broad and deep architecture expertise for Maxar’s World View Legion program, an agile, high-accuracy imaging mission and product line. Particular expertise is required in avionics design, integration, troubleshooting, and verification for space-based imaging systems with experience in cradle-to-grave hardware/software development, integration, test, and on-orbit operations.
You will apply your systems engineering experience and technical expertise to lead and apply good systems engineering discipline to a complex space-based imaging program, converting mission needs into an appropriate design through ConOps development, requirements development and decomposition, system functional analysis, system analysis and trades, design and development support. As the program progresses, your focus would transition to verification, integration, and validation activities as well as product line evolution.
We are seeking candidates with broad space-based Avionics and Command & Data Handling Systems (C&DH) engineering backgrounds along with a strong foundation in Software Systems development. Experience in mission planning, operations, imaging technologies and techniques, Guidance/Navigation/Controls, Propulsion, Power Systems, and RF/Communication Systems is a plus. This role will be performed in our Palo Alto, California facility.
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Compensation range for Sr. Staff level in California $117,000 - $195,000
Compensation range for Sr. Staff level in Colorado $102,000 - $170,000
Compensation range for Principal level in California $140,000 - $234,000
Compensation range for Principal level in Colorado $122,000 - $204,000
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Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:
$133,000.00 - $223,000.00 annually.
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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