Avionics Subsystem Architect

Avionics Subsystem Architect

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At Maxar, our next generation spacecraft range from Earth observation to interplanetary missions, including the Lunar Gateway Power and Propulsion Element (PPE).

We are looking for an experienced Avionics Subsystems Architect to join our growing Space Program Delivery team. This position provides an opportunity to develop new Avionics architectures for various mission types, including low earth orbit constellation designs. An ideal candidate would have knowledge of existing space avionics hardware and background designing platforms to accommodate this hardware.

As an Avionics Subsystems Architect, you will act as the engineering focal point for the entire avionics subsystem of a spacecraft being designed. Collaborating closely with a cohort of system and subsystem leads, you will develop avionics subsystem requirements and specifications through analysis and system trade studies, which translate customer requests into feasible design solutions. You will assist in flowing down avionics & data handling requirements into unit specifications, subsystem verification tests, and risk reduction plans. This will include vendor selection if new unit design is required, and close coordination with vendors while tracking unit deliveries to Maxar.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and optimize data bus selection and design
• Create telemetry budgets & provide inputs for avionics subsystem sizing
• Collaborate with Flight Software, Database, Harness and other engineers
• Resolve issues during AIT (Assembly, Integration & Test) test phases

Minimum Requirements:

• Must = or permanent resident
• 8 years of relevant experience in electrical / avionics engineering for space applications, or an adjacent technical industry
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, computer science or a related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10 years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with satellite avionics design and test
• Understand the response of a system to various design elements.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Familiarity with the space environment and its effect on satellite systems.

COVID-19 Update:

All Maxar U.S. employees and international employees who work in the U.S. and visit Maxar sites must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than January 18, 2022 , except in cases where legally entitled to an exception.

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.