Senior Payload Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Westminster, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

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
8+ years of experience working with space-based optical remote sensing payloads, especially within LEO missions
Proven experience in electrical systems engineering for space platforms, including familiarity with radiation effects on electronic systems and parts derating/qualification processes
Demonstrated experience with spacecraft-payload interface development, electrical interface analysis, and supporting cross-functional teams across the space segment
Ability to interpret and analyze schematics, block diagrams, and PCB layouts, and perform system-level implications analysis from hardware-level changes
Demonstrated familiarity with current and emerging FPGA, processor, and memory technologies
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Systems Engineering
Experience with modeling tools such as MATLAB, 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)

Responsibilities

Serve as 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
Assess and troubleshoot emerging payload and bus designs down to the circuit level using your electrical engineering background
Support radiation analysis and mitigation strategies for electronics in space environments, collaborating with design teams to guide EEE parts selection and architecture-level protections
Perform or review signal and power integrity analyses, and ensure adherence to space-qualified electrical standards (MIL-STD, ECSS, NASA standards, etc.)
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

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Payload Systems

Spacecraft Bus Integration

Optical Remote Sensing

System Trades

Radiation Analysis

EEE Parts Selection

Signal Integrity

Power Integrity

MIL-STD

ECSS

NASA Standards

Interface Control Documentation

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