Payload Systems Engineer

Maxar Technologies HoldingsWestminster, CO
267d$87,000 - $145,000Hybrid

About The Position

Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand, and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale, and cost effectiveness. We are hiring immediately for a Payload Systems Engineer to join us in our Westminster, CO location, in our payload systems engineering group. As a Payload Systems Engineer, you will be involved in the development cycle of earth imaging space programs. Starting from customer needs and our industry-leading heritage, you will work with payload suppliers to make that vision a reality. Along the way you will interface with in-house imagery, ground systems, and operation experts as well as external suppliers and customers. You will have the opportunity to make a real impact, the flexibility to explore new ideas, shape your own future, and the chance to build something meaningful in space that transforms how we see our world.

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen and able and willing to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance at a TS/SCI level
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related field of study
  • 5 years of experience in space systems engineering or satellite operations
  • Familiarity with earth observation payload conops and entire wideband downlink chain
  • General understanding of all other spacecraft subsystems and interfaces between them
  • Experience in using tools such as MATLAB, python

Nice To Haves

  • Direct experience on at least one earth observation space program
  • Experience in payload system design, in either optical design, focal plane, or electronics
  • Experience with image analysis techniques and algorithms
  • Familiarity with satellite software architectures, including commanding and telemetry gathering
  • Active U.S. security clearance

Benefits

  • 401K matching and immediate vesting schedule
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Family-friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options
  • Programs to help you grow, like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development
  • Student loan repayment
  • Generous time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision at affordable monthly rates

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Mid Level

Industry

Management of Companies and Enterprises

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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