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 a candidate who can apply their knowledge and experience to the development of Attitude and Controls Systems (ACS) for cutting edge low Earth orbit solutions, complex geosynchronous communications satellites, and beyond Earth science missions to join our Space Systems team in Palo Alto, CA.
This candidate will be involved in a new development project.
The ideal candidate has experience in applying the systems engineering discipline to complex systems and is familiar with ACS methods, hardware components, and their practical applications.
Responsibilities:
Design, analysis, and verification of satellite attitude control systems (ACS)
Coordinate implementation of ACS related FDIR (Failure Detection, Isolation, and Recovery) systems
Develop and flow down system and test requirements to flight software, unit design, production, and operations engineers
Support cross-functional teams to implement and test control topologies and ACS flight software.
Support Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team tasks
Support cross-functional teams to develop and qualify new ACS sensors and actuators
Foreign and domestic travel ~4 times a year may be required
Minimum Requirements:
Must be a U.
S.
citizen or permanent resident
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
A minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
(A Master's degree may count as 2 years of experience.
)
Experience in dynamics, feedback control systems, spacecraft attitude control methods, or orbital mechanics
Experience executing the systems engineering discipline, with focus on requirements generation, evaluation, decomposition, synthesis, and flow down
Experience leading cross functional teams
Preferred qualifications:
Experience in guidance, navigation & control systems for spacecraft attitude control
Experience in GPS systems and hardware
Experience in Mission Operations
Expertise in executing the systems engineering discipline, with focus on requirements generation, evaluation, decomposition, synthesis, and flow down
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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:
$97,000.
00 - $161,000.
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.
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