Mission Systems Engineer

Company: Maxar Technologies
Location: Westminster
Posted on: April 21, 2025

Job Description:

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Maxar Intelligence is hiring immediately for a Mission Systems Engineer to work at our headquarters in Westminster, CO.

Day In The Life:

As a Mission Systems Engineer you will architect the overall Maxar Intelligence system - including our satellite imaging satellites , ground systems, space-to-ground communications, and business systems from an end-user's perspective, considering dataflows and key driving requirements within the Maxar Intelligence enterprise as we evolve to meet our future business needs .

Starting from end-user needs, you will work with Maxar architects across the enterprise to develop our next generation system concepts, with special focus on new space-borne capabilities and how they drive changes to the ground architecture .

You will collaborate closely with mission, spacecraft bus and payload experts to perform trade studies of remote sensing technologies, concepts, and their implications.

You will work with team leads across the organization to craft the key framework and documents needed to acquire the major space elements that will blaze the trail for our next complex system . The pace is fast, but our culture is supportive, valuing both autonomy and team wins. Here you have the authority to make a real impact, the flexibility to explore new ideas , and the chance to build something meaningful that transforms how we see our world.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen and willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance at TS/SCI level
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, or related field of study ;
• Demonstrated experience in architecture and design of LEO spacecraft, ground systems, product , platform, and business systems
• 10+ years' experience with space and ground systems, including:
• > Familiarity with spacecraft design, subsystems, components, control, and system budgets; and how they affect overall system performance
• > Knowledge of the space environment, orbital mechanics, and the factors influencing system design for hosting electro-optical sensors
• > Familiarity with remote sensing fundamentals and principles including data acquisition, sensor types, and signal processing
• > Knowledge of ground architecture s supporting imaging satellites, including space-to-ground communications
• Previous experience in systems engineering including identification of driving mission requirements and the management of the requirements through their lifecycle; end-to-end modeling and analysis; creation of tools which give insight into business-level performance
• Previous demonstrated experience in systems engineering among multidisciplinary teams, translating technical details to other engineering and business stakeholders
• Previous experience in mentoring junior engineers Preferred Qualifications:
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • Familiarity with Laser Communication Terminals and intersatellite link techniques, methods, and principles.
  • Familiarity with key image quality metrics , particularly G round Sample Distance (GSD) and related resolution parameters
  • Familiarity with scalable service-oriented micro-service compute architectures, CICD and PaaS concepts
  • Knowledge of command and control, planning, FDIR and bus architecture.
  • Familiarity with AI/ML machine vision algorithms for processing and feature enhancement
  • Experience with technology road mapping and business development
  • Knowledge of RF and or SAR remote sensing systems What we offer:
    
    Maxar has been recognized by Built In as a "Best Place to Work" in both Colorado and Washington D.C., making it a top workplace. This designation is based on analysis of compensation, benefits, and focus on remote and flexible work options, diversity programs, and more.
    
    There is a reason why we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to work, Top employer, candidate experience winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution to our collective mission. So, we recognize that with best-in-class benefits like:
    • 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.
                  
                  In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
                  
                  The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $104,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually.
                  For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
                  
                  We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at:
                  
                  Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
                  The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
                  
                  The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.
                  
                  To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.
                  
                  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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