Sr Mechanical Configuration Design Engineer
Maxar Technologies
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Maxar Space is seeking a Sr. Mechanical Configuration Design Engineer for our offices in Palo Alto, CA. This position may also be performed remotely within the U.S. The Mechanical Configuration organization is responsible for the spacecraft-level layout design. This top-level design of the spacecraft requires accommodating all the subsystems compatibly during all phases of the spacecraft mission. Our team converts the Systems Engineering book form specifications and block diagrams into 3D designs used to build the spacecraft on the assembly floor. We optimize layouts for system performance and other factors such as accessibility for assembly and test, optimal payload performance, mass properties, etc. The team documents the interfaces between major subsystems (for example: structures, antenna, and mechanisms) to ensure proper fit and alignments when the hardware comes to spacecraft integration. We are always looking forward to develop new ways to make Maxar's satellites more competitive. The engineering support for a program starts as early as the proposal phase, and continues through preparations for launch. The designs produced vary in complexity from component support bracketry to the spacecraft top assembly documentation.
Minimum requirements for this position:
- Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (mechanical, aerospace, etc) or related field
- 5 years of relevant experience
- Understanding and proficiency in the use of 3D computer aided design tools (such as CREO)
These skills would be amazing:
- Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills.
- Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
- Familiarity with Teamcenter.
- Experience with mechanical design for the spacecraft layouts that include the propulsion layout, external configurations, and internal component layouts.
- Understanding of how various propulsion and RF components work.
- Have experience facilitating design reviews, presenting technical ideas, and design status.
- Ability to manage schedules for design projects.
- Enjoying working with cross functional teams.
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.
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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