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RF Communication Systems Engineer full_time NEW

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Maxar Space is currently seeking an RF Communication Systems Engineer to join our Comm Systems Engineering group, located in our Palo Alto, California offices.

Life With Us

In this role, you will be part of the team responsible for participating in the development and analysis of system test requirements and systems specifications for the RF payload subsystem. You will work on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors such as cost, quality, reliability, manufacturability impact to schedule, and process improvement. You may participate in Engineering Review Boards.

Responsibilities:

  • Acts as responsible engineer for a subsystem or a major portion of a system, specializing in the RF Payload integration, test and verification of the payload

  • 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

  • Receives broad assignments with limited supervision
    Works on complex problems where analysis of situations or data requires an in depth evaluation of various factors including
    cost, quality, reliability, manufacturability, impact to schedule, and process improvement

  • Exercises judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria for
    obtaining results

  • Directs teams identifying design problems and implementing corrective action

  • May represent the company with customers or venders when finding solutions to technical problems

  • Supports or conducts design reviews as appropriate

Minimum Requirements:

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

  • B.S. degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, or physics. An additional four years of experience may be substituted for a degree

  • 4 years of related experience

  • Willingness and ability to accommodate infrequent travel up to 10% of the time and the ability to work off shifts as needed

  • Understanding of mathematics and physics as they relate to electrical systems and components

  • Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office

Preferred Qualifications:

  • M.S. degree in a specialized field of engineering or science preferred

  • Understanding of and proficiency in the use of computer aided design tools such as Microwave Office, Advanced Design System (ADS), or Ansys HFSS

  • Some experience with C++, VBA, Matlab, or Python desirable

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 California is: $113,000.00 – $189,000.00 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: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

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. 

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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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