Software Development Engineer

Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Maxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Maxar is looking for a Software Development Engineer to join our team in San Jose, CA. In this role you will work with Software System Architects to design and develop software APIs that will be used to create emulators for validating the flight software embedded on commercial and civil satellites performing missions involving communication, earth observation, and lunar gateway activities.

Life with Us

Your Project: As a member of a team of Support Equipment Engineers, you will be working with requirements, developing domain knowledge, and developing specialized test systems used for flight software validation and systems integration.

What you’ll do day-to-day (with your colleagues):

• Collaborate with hardware and software leads to understand, capture, and execute on requirements and design specifications
• Design, develop, and test hardware and software Application Programming Interfaces for use in Linux-based HWIL testbed applications
• Support deployment and end-users, including creating/maintaining design documents, API documentation, configuration-management/continuous-integration systems, and real-time troubleshooting
• Emphasis on hardware/software interfaces that are integrated into an end-to-end test system with closed-loop simulation capability

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or related field. Four additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in low-level Linux system engineering, integration, and testing
• Experience in Application Programming Interface design and development.
• Experience with real-time (Preempt RT) Linux application development concepts (scheduling, IRQ management, etc.)
• Familiarity with Test-Driven Development (TDD) concepts in C/C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in a related field
• Professional experience developing software using modern Test-Driven Development conventions & best-practices
• Experience in simulating electrical sensor and actuator signals. Test systems used for validating GN&C control system under closed-loop control
• Experience in software modeling and simulation for various devices on space vehicle subsystems
• Proficiency in electrical design and integration of hardware systems and support equipment (PCB, Harness, IC, Test Equipment)
• Strong understanding of Linux kernel module development concepts and conventions
• Experience with RTOS (VxWorks, Greenhills Integrity, Real-time Linux, FreeRTOS)
• Experience with modern cloud-based Software Development Lifecycle Management & productivity tools/workflows (Amazon EKS/EC2/ECR etc., Microsoft Azure, Google CE)
• Knowledge of legacy hardware and software
• FPGA design experience

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Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:
$113,000.00 – $189,000.00 annually.

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.