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.
We are now also designing the next generation of earth imaging satellites and proliferated LEO constellations. Maxar is currently seeking Systems Engineer for Maxar’s World View Legion program, an agile, high-accuracy imaging mission and product line You will 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, interfacing with vendors, 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.
We are currently seeking candidates with broad experiences in space-based engineering primarily with a strong foundation in Propulsion Systems Engineering.
This role will be performed in our Palo Alto, California or our Westminster, Colorado facility.
Responsibilities will include:
Support the development of the technical baseline to include requirements, architecture, interfaces, system performance and technical roadmap
Perform system analysis and mission level trades
Perform development of system CONOPS and Use Cases
Generate requirements & verification/validation management plans, including requirements allocation, derivation, decomposition, and traceability to sub-systems and system elements.
Interface with customers & compile briefing packages to present at gated reviews
Execute system V&V Plan which includes all software teams
Establish technical dependencies on customer, systems, subsystems and coordinate collaboration across individuals and teams as appropriate
Partner with engineering leads to capture & manage technical risks including contributor & stakeholder risk management
Coordinate downstream internal customer’s dependencies
Interface appropriately with PMO, Systems Engineer, Master Scheduler, and Customer
Recognize and determine scope creep from Systems Engineering, PMO, or Customer
Solve integrated spacecraft issues: work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and cross functional teams to close on all systems issues and trades
Risk Management: Identify risks and opportunities in a design, perform trade studies, and identify/implement mitigation plans.
Drive Spacecraft testing: Support test plans and methodology development, and establish verification practices, and review and approve verification test results and artifacts
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a U.S. citizen
Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience. A master's degree may be considered in lieu of two years of professional related experience
Network architecture expertise, including understanding network protocols, standard CSSDS packets, building uplink/downlink flow, developing behavior flow, and data routing
Experience with Interface fault detection architecture
Professional written, verbal, presentation, and executive communication skills
Experience with any requirements management systems (i.e. DOORS, JAMA, etc.)
Proficiency in MSOffice Suite including Teams, Project, and Visio
Understanding of spacecraft design and product life cycle
Experience with NASA, DoD or FAA Program Management, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering standards
Systems Engineering experience across multiple interacting hardware and software subsystems
Preferred Qualifications:
MS degree in a special field of Engineering or Science
Experience with satellites and satellite industry, including government civil or defense and intelligence programs
Experience with Time Triggered Ethernet (TTE) is a plus
Experience with MBSE especially internal block diagram data flow depictions is a plus
Experience in agile development methodologies
Experience with extensive practical and theoretical experience in systems modeling, simulation, system architectures
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:
$136,000.00 - $228,000.00 annually.
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.