Senior Systems / Electronics Engineer

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a Senior Systems / Electronics Engineer for the SpaceWrx team in Westminster, CO. The role combines systems engineering with electronics to define architecture for satellite constellations and coordinate with suppliers during manufacturing, integration, and test.

You will connect payloads to the spacecraft bus and participate in reviews to ensure performance and reliability. The position requires U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active secret clearance or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Interface payload with spacecraft bus ensuring performance across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and data interfaces.
• Lead system-level trades for design alternatives and risk/cost assessments.
• Model payload power, data, and timing and contribute to ICDs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and COTS hardware for integration feasibility.
• Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) across disciplines.
• Troubleshoot payload and bus designs at circuit level when possible.

Skills

Systems engineering

Electronics design

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering

Physics

Tools

MATLAB

Python

SPICE

HFSS

STK

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

Location & Work Arrangement

Vantor is hiring for a Senior Systems / Electronics Engineer to join our SpaceWrx team in Westminster, CO. This position offers in-office work days on Tuesday through Thursday and from home on Mondays and Fridays.

Job Summary

This team is responsible for end-to-end development of our next-generation satellite constellation, including defining the architecture and requirements for mission, vehicle, and payload elements; working with top-tier industry suppliers during manufacturing, integration, and test; and supporting launch and initial on-orbit operations. This is a broad Systems Engineering role with a special concentration on electronics. It offers direct exposure to complex, integrated systems including spacecraft platforms, optical payloads, laser communications, and advanced onboard processing. It also necessarily links the capabilities provided by such technologies to Vantor's imagery and software products to critical customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage the technical interface between the imaging payload and spacecraft bus, ensuring compatibility and joint performance optimization across electrical, mechanical, thermal, and data interfaces.
• Lead and participate in system-level trades to evaluate design alternatives, performance vs. cost/risk trade-offs, and technology insertion opportunities.
• Model and evaluate payload-level power, data, and timing interactions and contribute to electrical interface control documentation (ICDs).
• Participate in the evaluation of emerging technologies, COTS/FoS (Commercial/Flyable off the Shelf) hardware, and new mission concepts with an eye toward system-level integration feasibility.
• Contribute to design reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) and work across disciplines to ensure the payload systems meet performance, reliability, and environmental constraints.
• To the extent supported by previous experience in electrical engineering and electronics design (highly desirable), assess and troubleshoot emerging payload and bus designs down to the circuit level.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active secret Security Clearance or have the ability to obtain secret clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of experience working with space-based optical remote sensing payloads or similar hardware systems.
• Demonstrated experience with spacecraft-payload interface development, electrical interface analysis, and supporting cross-functional teams across the space segment.
• Experience with general software tools such as MATLAB and Python, and ability to learn and utilize new tools as dictated by evolving job demands.
• Understanding of requirements development documentation (e.g., specifications and ICDs) and processes.
• Ability to interpret and analyze schematics, block diagrams, and PCB layouts, and perform system-level implications analysis from hardware-level changes.
• Familiarity with current and emerging technologies, including in the areas of FPGAs, processors, memory, and storage devices.
• Previous experience working across organizational boundaries, e.g., between payload, spacecraft, and ground teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Physics.
• Proven experience in electrical systems engineering for space platforms, including familiarity with radiation effects on electronic systems and parts derating/qualification processes.
• Experience with modeling tools such as STK, SPICE, HFSS, or signal integrity/power analysis software.
• Familiarity with imaging payloads (visible, multispectral, or hyperspectral), data processing requirements, and performance metrics (SNR, MTF, etc.).
• Experience with fault management, redundancy architectures, and design for reliability in long-duration space missions.
• Familiarity with space industry quality and standards frameworks (NASA GSFC, JPL, ECSS, MIL-STD-1547, IPC standards)

Pay

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $109,000.00 - $145,000.00 - $159,500.00 annually.

Benefits

Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

EEO Policy

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.