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Maxar Space is currently seeking a Test Engineering Manager in Spacecraft Assembly Integration and Test (SAIT) to join our team in Palo Alto, CA.   This is a satellite assembly, integration, and test (SAIT) management position responsible for the spacecraft level electrical test preparation and execution. We have a great team of Test Engineers looking for an equally enthusiastic leader. 

This group provides direct program support via test engineers matrixed to backlog spacecraft programs. You will be supported by system and subsystem engineers, quality engineering, the program office and other SAIT organizations to perform the planning and execution of spacecraft electrical testing in satellite AIT. With the support of this broader team, you will be delivering a fully validated electrical system that meets its program specifications, cost, schedule, and quality targets. The resources required to accomplish this will be available primarily within your own organization, although collaboration and support will be required/provided from the other support groups mentioned as well.

Life with Us

Your Responsibilities:

Coordinate with Spacecraft Program Manager to ensure that test campaigns are properly plannedActive management of risk and opportunities with timely escalation of EAC/Schedule/Support concernsProvide recommendations to minimize impacts of unforeseen issues as they ariseMeasure and improve quality of Electrical SAIT output and deliverables.  Drive organizational performance improvement. Recommend process improvements or cost reduction opportunitiesRecommend test technology development opportunities in line with future business forecasts

Your Accountabilities:

Deliver Electrical Systems fully validated with no Quality escapesIndirect cost account manager (CAM), including capital as applicable

Test Support

Plan and execute SAIT level electrical testingProvide cost/schedule/risk assessment for test plans exceeding facility capabilityPrepare and validate all procedures prior to the scheduled need date

Staffing

Provide vehicle engineers who will be dedicated full time to a given program team per the Program Management PlanPre-emptively coordinate with PMOs for support level changesMaintain proper staffing to support Spacecraft Manager demand forecast, both quantities and required skillsets (includes future required skillsets as identified by program teams upon contract award)Employee development, training, coaching and career path planningBalance overall workload across projects and deconflict resources to support program schedules

Equipment, Process and Facility

Identify and execute on process improvements or cost reduction opportunitiesMaintain ISO certification standards with all processes

Proposal Support

Accuracy of the electrical SAIT cost/schedule models along with technical offering bounds (how to stay-within-the-box)Proposal review of technical offering (as requested by proposal team) to identify whether bid stays within the bounds of existing cost/schedule models, including any riskProposal review prior to submittal (cost/schedule/risk/skills) for SAIT whenever a bespoke or development bid is offeredProvide vetted cost and schedule for development work, including recommended reserve positions to bound the risk

Measurements of Success:

Accurate execution of required testing within allocated program scheduleMaintain Indirect spend within budgetSufficient and qualified staff to support SAIT as well as dedicated program team supportFlexible workforce that can adapt to new program architectures and testing requirementsCompliance to internal and external auditsCost/schedule bid accuracy for test development effortsIdentification and implementation of direct/indirect cost reduction techniques (cost or schedule); continuous improvementSpacecraft Manager and PMO satisfaction

Authority:

Indirect spend per approved budgetMaintain appropriate headcount and skillsets as allowed by budget, hire as neededResource allocation for personnel

Your Career:

We’re very serious about professional development and continuing education at Maxar. We offer our team members with the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Our group has amazing resources to support learning and development. You will work with your manager and/or a mentor, to set goals and design a development plan to advance your career.

What We Offer:

Time for dedicated professional development, conference attendance, corporate partner and industry training, peer group collaboration, as well as paid certifications, education reimbursement.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentBachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or STEM field8 years of overall experience, including 1 year in a leadership roleHybrid / On-site support (Palo Alto); minimum 3 days on-siteExperience leading an operations group/project with a track record of execution: costs, schedule and technical performance

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$98,000.00 - $207,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

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.

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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.