Senior Flight Software Systems Engineer (Space)

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health and welfare insurance

401(k) for eligible employees

Job summary

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer for our Palo Alto, CA location. This role involves applying knowledge in Flight Software to support systems engineering activities across various programs.

We are looking for a US citizen with a degree in a relevant engineering field and a minimum of five years experience in systems engineering. The role offers a salary range of $117,000 to $195,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen or permanent resident.
• Five years of relevant experience in systems engineering or real-time control of complex systems.
• Experience coding in C, C++, Python, TCL, or Matlab.

Responsibilities

• Create a Concept of Operations (ConOps) development and validation.
• Manage requirements development and maintenance.
• Develop and execute full system validation and verification plan.
• Lead customer discussions regarding system design decisions.

Skills

Flight Software development

C

C++

Python

TCL

Matlab

Software architecture

General understanding of spacecraft design

Education

Bachelor's degree in aerospace, electrical, mechanical engineering, physics, or STEM field

Tools

DOORS

JAMA

GitLab

TortoiseSVN

Job description

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC. is seeking a Sr. Systems Engineer for our Palo Alto, CA location. This role involves applying knowledge in Flight Software to support systems engineering activities across various programs.

We are looking for a US citizen with a degree in a relevant engineering field and a minimum of five years experience in systems engineering. The role offers a salary range of $117,000 to $195,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits.