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

AWS
Spacecraft Operations
Telemetry Trending
Anomaly Resolution
Health Monitoring
Performance Optimization
Mission Operations
Alarm Disposition
Tool Development

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

Risks

Data breach could lead to reputational damage and legal liabilities.
Layoffs may impact operational efficiency and employee morale.
GPS-free navigation development may face technical challenges and high costs.

Differentiation

Maxar specializes in complete space solutions and geospatial intelligence.
The company leverages decades of mission expertise for high-value solutions.
Maxar offers GPS-free navigation using 3D maps for drones and airplanes.

Upsides

Partnership with Satellogic enhances defense monitoring capabilities.
Divestment of WeatherDesk allows focus on core space infrastructure.
Global availability on SkyWatch platform boosts satellite imagery accessibility.

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