Sr. Component Engineer

Maxar is seeking a Sr. Component Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. As part of the Product Assurance group, we are responsible for the selection and qualification of all Electrical, Electronic, Electromagnetic (EEE) parts and materials for Maxar’s LEO, GEO and special purpose Spacecrafts. Our group also writes the high-level space related process requirements for Maxar. This role is specifically oriented toward engineering of semiconductor type electronic devices associated with their development, procurement, and testing. As a diverse group of engineers, the role will require taking on task associated with a variety of other EEE parts.

In this role, you will be a member of the Parts, Materials and Processes team. The team is responsible for all EEE parts, all materials and process used to build a variety of space vehicles. You will be responsible for the investigation, qualification and approval of different types of electronic parts mostly related to semiconductors and will investigate and resolve issues that may arise during the use of already approved parts. This approval of parts or investigation of issues may also involve travel to various places around the world to complete the task. To be successful in this position, you must be able to work well with others, communication effectively and be able to fully document the issues and resolution.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Work with RF, Power and Controls Design engineers to understand performance and use requirements
• Write and review parts procurement documents for high power EEE parts
• Work with parts suppliers to define screening, qualification, packaging, etc. to be performed by the manufacturer
• Maintain existing database of parts
• Review test data and process flow documents for compliance to requirements
• Assist other groups in performing upgrade testing
• Data analysis and binning for performance levels
• Work within a team and be flexible to take on tasks outside of your comfort zone
• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline/STEM field
• 8 years work experience with semiconductor device development, test, and manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn how to use custom database programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team player – ability to work across multiple functional organizations to develop and implement solutions
• Hands on person – capable of understanding the issues and performance of semiconductor devices and use sound engineer practices to find appropriate solutions to issues.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills, which include customer communication and technical writing
• Ability to work methodically to identify issues and develop solutions

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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:

$120,000.00 – $200,000.00 annually.Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

Please review the job details below.

Maxar is seeking a Sr. Component Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. As part of the Product Assurance group, we are responsible for the selection and qualification of all Electrical, Electronic, Electromagnetic (EEE) parts and materials for Maxar’s LEO, GEO and special purpose Spacecrafts. Our group also writes the high-level space related process requirements for Maxar. This role is specifically oriented toward engineering of semiconductor type electronic devices associated with their development, procurement, and testing. As a diverse group of engineers, the role will require taking on task associated with a variety of other EEE parts.

In this role, you will be a member of the Parts, Materials and Processes team. The team is responsible for all EEE parts, all materials and process used to build a variety of space vehicles. You will be responsible for the investigation, qualification and approval of different types of electronic parts mostly related to semiconductors and will investigate and resolve issues that may arise during the use of already approved parts. This approval of parts or investigation of issues may also involve travel to various places around the world to complete the task. To be successful in this position, you must be able to work well with others, communication effectively and be able to fully document the issues and resolution.

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.

Responsibilities:

• Work with RF, Power and Controls Design engineers to understand performance and use requirements
• Write and review parts procurement documents for high power EEE parts
• Work with parts suppliers to define screening, qualification, packaging, etc. to be performed by the manufacturer
• Maintain existing database of parts
• Review test data and process flow documents for compliance to requirements
• Assist other groups in performing upgrade testing
• Data analysis and binning for performance levels
• Work within a team and be flexible to take on tasks outside of your comfort zone

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or other engineering discipline/STEM field
• 8 years work experience with semiconductor device development, test, and manufacturing
• Experience with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn how to use custom database programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Team player – ability to work across multiple functional organizations to develop and implement solutions
• Hands on person – capable of understanding the issues and performance of semiconductor devices and use sound engineer practices to find appropriate solutions to issues.
• Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills, which include customer communication and technical writing
• Ability to work methodically to identify issues and develop solutions

#LI-TB1

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:

$120,000.00 – $200,000.00 annually.Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

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.

About Us

Maxar is organized into two core businesses with distinct focuses: Maxar Intelligence and Maxar Space Systems. Maxar Intelligence delivers secure, precise geospatial intelligence to government and commercial customers, leveraging decades of deep mission understanding and a robust foundation for solutions that are swift, scalable, and cost-effective. In parallel, Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies, addressing diverse needs with a legacy of over 60 years in mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, and testing.

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