Communication Systems Engineer-Staff job vacancy

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Maxar is a trusted partner and innovator in Earth Intelligence and Space Infrastructure. We help government and businesses monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet; deliver global broadband communications; and explore and advance the use of space.

Maxar is currently seeking a Communication Systems Engineer to join our Space Systems Architecture group. This position will be located in Palo Alto, California, with the opportunity for hybrid remote work.

Life With Us

In this role, you will be one of the engineers responsible for a subsystem or a major portion of a system, specializing in the RF Payload integration, test and verification of the payload. You will work with the team to identify design problems and implement corrective action. You may represent the company with customers or vendors when finding solutions to technical problems, and support or conduct design reviews.

What we look for in team members : As a team member at Maxar we expect you to demonstrate the following key qualities at all times: Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Curiosity and Courage. These align with the company values: Put the Mission First, You Matter, Act Like Owners, Do It Right, and Stay Curious.

What We Offer: Time for dedicated professional development, conference attendance, corporate partner and industry training, peer group collaboration, hackathons, as well as paid certifications, education reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.

Responsibilities:

Develops system requirements and system specifications
Performs requirements analysis and system trade studies
Supports system architecture design and system level testing
Leads RF system level test activities
Develops methods, standards, plans and procedures for systems engineering tools and systems tests
Analyzes operational issues and problems and implements corrective actions
Monitors and manages technical, cost, and schedule performance on internal efforts of limited complexity
Contributes to portions of technical proposals
Introduces innovative or creative techniques and solutions in specialty area
Leads the testing and troubleshooting of the RF payload during spacecraft integration and test

Minimum Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum of 5 years of RF relevant work experience plus a B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics or related field. Four additional years of RF related experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree. A Master's degree and a minimum of 3 years of related experience will also be considered.
Understanding of mathematics and physics as they relate to electrical systems and components
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Understanding of and proficiency in the use of computer aided design tools such as AWR Microwave Office, Advanced Design System (ADS), or Ansys HFSS
Some experience with C, VBA, Matlab, or Python desirable

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.

ID: #44921414
State: California Paloalto 94301 Paloalto USA
City: Paloalto
Salary: USD TBD TBD
Job type: Permanent
Showed: 2022-08-16
Deadline: 2022-10-14
Category: Et cetera