Manager, Avionics Engineering at Maxar Technologies

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
A B.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field (M.S. degree preferred)
Minimum of 8 years in aerospace or related field working electronics or electrical systems or product development for high reliability, space-based systems or for critical systems in fields such as automotive, transportation, or medical devices
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with the space environment and its effect on satellite systems (exposure to both Radiation Hardened (Rad Hard) designs and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) designs)
Experience with Analog, Digital, and Mixed-signal circuits
Knowledge of electronics design and electrical communication standards, such as RS-422/485, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire/Ethernet, CAN, SPI, I2C
Knowledge of common circuit blocks including filters, power supplies, and microcontrollers
Exposure to FPGA hardware implementation for flight applications in the aerospace industry
Knowledge of Design for excellence (DFX), root cause, derating, and related analysis

Responsibilities

Lead your team: responsible for Avionics Unit development, Spacecraft Subsystem Command and Data Handling (C&DH) and flight harnesses, including working cross-functionally to design C&DH subsystem architecture, wire lists, command & telemetry databases, and data buses, and working alongside Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) to resolve on-the-floor anomalies and supporting spacecraft launch
Act as a Subject Matter Expert for Avionics: provide hands-on technical guidance to engineering team members through expertise in space-based electrical systems full-cycle design and test
Focus on your team: Mentor, train, develop, provide opportunities for your team members based on personal, professional and business needs
Ensure the highest quality of all deliverables to stakeholders, like harness or unit manufacturing and other peer engineering groups like flight software
Foster a collaborative working environment within your team as well as cross-functionally across the organization
Be a partner with Supply Chain to pro-actively manage procurements, with Business Development / Mission Architecture to develop new architectures, and with Systems Engineering and AIT to ensure clean hand-offs
Continuously improve: Tease out product and/or process inefficiencies and make it better
Own your portfolio cost models and budget: proactively manage your budget, identify risks and opportunities to your work, and own your cost models to be used for new business proposals
Own your portfolio schedule: proactively manage to your schedule, and work alongside your peers to ensure stakeholder needs are met

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Avionics EngineeringCommand and Data HandlingC&DHFlight HarnessesSubsystem ArchitectureWire ListsCommand DatabasesTelemetry DatabasesData BusesAITElectrical Systems DesignHardware ProcurementSpacecraft Testing

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or office-based?

The role is based in San Jose, CA, but may also be performed remotely within the U.S.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What are the minimum education and experience requirements?

A B.S. degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field is required (M.S. preferred), along with a minimum of 8 years of experience. U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is also required.

What kind of team leadership is expected in this role?

You will lead an engineering team responsible for Avionics Unit Development, Command and Data Handling subsystem design, analysis, hardware procurement, and testing, while mentoring and developing team members.

What qualities make a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates are technical experts in space-based electrical systems, business savvy, skilled at building and developing teams, and able to foster collaboration while managing budgets and schedules.

Maxar Technologies

Earth intelligence and space infrastructure solutions

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure, providing essential solutions for both government and commercial clients. The company offers services that help clients monitor and understand changes on our planet, including global broadband communications and advanced capabilities for space exploration. Maxar utilizes its extensive experience and commercial technology to deliver solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Unlike many competitors, Maxar focuses on delivering precise and reliable data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning. The company's goal is to generate value through contracts and partnerships, ensuring clients have the information they need to navigate complex global challenges.

Richmond Hill, CanadaHeadquarters

1957Year Founded

$58.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees