Systems Engineer and Product Owner 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

U.S. citizen
Experience with model-based systems engineering
Experience generating traditional SE artifacts (e.g., Concepts of Operations, Requirements, Use Cases, related documentation)
Experience working with large, complex systems
Ability to quickly learn specific aspects of ground systems, focusing on navigation and calibration of spacecraft constellations

Responsibilities

Lead a scrum development team as Scrum Master, Product Owner, and Epic Owner, including facilitating agile ceremonies (team stand-ups, sprint and quarterly planning, feature demonstrations)
Orchestrate the design, implementation, and maintenance of the teams’ ground system services
Support the Agile Software Development Life Cycle process for system baseline changes, owning customer organization deliverables
Ensure quality by managing system and component-level requirements, providing traceability to design documentation, test cases, and operational training material
Work directly with Product Owners, System Engineers, Program Managers, Developers, Testers, and customers to define technical user stories for optimal system design implementation
Design, document, and maintain service APIs
Work directly with internal software development teams
Create system-level functional flows framing all requirements
Lead development of as-built models and design documents for software components to keep documentation current
Continually learn about evolving complex systems, focusing on spacecraft navigation and calibration
Make contributions to enterprise vision, engineering processes, and overall architecture roadmap
Participate in design sessions with internal clients from back-end processing to user interfaces, emphasizing Spacecraft Engineering and Mission Control segments
Manage customer expectations to ensure realistic deliverables and exceed them
Coordinate team responses to large-scale dynamic requests

Skills

Systems Engineering

Product Owner

SAFe

Scrum

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Requirements

Use Cases

Concepts of Operations

Epics

User Stories

Acceptance Criteria

Backlog Management

Command and Control

Spacecraft Navigation

Geolocation Calibration

Radiometric Calibration

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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