Sr Mechanical Integration Technician at Maxar Technologies

Palo Alto, California, 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 or permanent resident
High school diploma/GED
4 years mechanical technician experience (A&P program completion may be counted as one year of experience)
Ability to work on ladders, platforms & man-lifts up to 18 feet high while in confined spaces such as S/C interiors, thermal vacuum & acoustic chambers
Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted
Ability to accommodate some shift work and overtime

Responsibilities

Mechanical assembly and test of communications satellites and ground support equipment
Assembly & installation of active & passive "flight" components per engineering drawings, specifications & procedures - structural parts & assemblies, RF waveguides, electronic boxes, coax cables, harnesses, antennas & thermal blankets
Maintain paperwork - ASIs, rework shop orders, component installation logs, mate de-mate logs, task logs
Spacecraft handling
Assembly & checkout of ground support equipment
Knowledge of test equipment set up and support

Skills

Mechanical Assembly

Engineering Drawings

RF Waveguides

Electronic Boxes

Coax Cables

Wire Harnesses

Antennas

Thermal Blankets

Clean Room

ESD Awareness

Contamination Control

Flight Hardware Handling

Crane Operation

Man Lifts

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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