Spacecraft Operations Support Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Longmont, Colorado, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, Geospatial Intelligence, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen and be willing and able to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, or a related field (four to six years of experience may substitute for a degree)
Some professional experience in a business-to-business setting or military experience
Ability to accommodate working rotational shifts (5-week rotational schedule: Week 1: 7 Mid-Shifts, Sat. and Sun. 12 hr. shifts 7 PM - 7 AM, M-F 11 PM - 7 PM; Week 2: 3 Swing Shifts Wed.-Fri. 8 hr shifts 3 PM - 11 PM; Week 3: 2 Swing Shifts Mon.-Tues. 8 hrs 3 PM - 11 PM; Week 4: 5 day shifts Sat.-Sun. 12 hr. shifts 7 AM - 7 PM, Mon.-Wed. 8 hr shifts 7 AM - 3 PM; Week 5: 2 day shifts Mon.-Tues. 7 AM - 3 PM)

Responsibilities

Support Worldview Legion, Worldview 1-3 and GeoEye-1 sustainment operations by maintaining spacecraft health and safety, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting anomalies
Develop and maintain tools and methods to trend spacecraft health and performance metrics
Perform spacecraft telemetry trending and monitoring, generate spacecraft constellation health metrics and briefings for dissemination to internal SCORE team and management teams
Disposition spacecraft out of limits alarms
Assist with closure of spacecraft operational incidents
Conduct spacecraft constellation state of health briefings
Develop/refine concept of operations to meet evolving mission demands
Define spacecraft anomaly resolution processes and procedures
Troubleshoot/resolve/document spacecraft anomalies
Assist in development and testing of spacecraft commissioning plans/tools
Support design, development, integration, and testing of Worldview Legion spacecraft
Assist in the development of and participate in launch and mission rehearsals
Define, review, and verify spacecraft requirements
Attend design reviews
Participate in clean-room integration and testing activities
Support other Maxar business segments
Provide detailed knowledge of spacecraft operations and spacecraft operational capabilities
Assist in ground software requirement definition, review, and verification

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

AWSSpacecraft OperationsTelemetry TrendingAnomaly ResolutionHealth MonitoringPerformance OptimizationMission OperationsAlarm DispositionTool Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the location for this Spacecraft Operations Support Engineer role?

The role is based in the Mission Operations Center (MOC) in Longmont, CO, where you will join the SCORE team and work on day-to-day operations.

What are the minimum education and citizenship requirements for this position?

Candidates must be U.S. citizens willing to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and hold a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, math, physics, or a related field.

What kind of team will I be working with in this role?

You will work as part of larger multi-disciplinary teams that include spacecraft subsystem engineers, ground system engineers, software engineers, and spacecraft operations teams.

Is AWS experience required for this position?

Yes, you will need to understand and play a significant role using AWS technology as Maxar transitions to a new cloud-based ground system.

What makes a strong candidate for the Operations Support Engineer role?

Strong candidates will have a relevant Bachelor’s degree, U.S. citizenship eligible for Top Secret clearance, and experience or ability to contribute to spacecraft operations, anomaly resolution, telemetry trending, and AWS in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

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