Propulsion Component Engineer

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Propulsion Component Engineer

01 Jul 2024
California, Paloalto, 94301 Paloalto USA
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Propulsion Component Engineer

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Maxar is currently seeking a Propulsion Component Engineer to join our team.

Life with Us

In this role, you will test and qualify propulsion components, manage vendor development of propulsion hardware, and develop innovative solutions that lower cost and improve performance of propulsion systems. Components may include cold gas and electric thrusters, pressure vessels and tanks, fluid management, and plumbing for bipropellant and monopropellant systems. This position is based in Palo Alto, but can be remote for the right applicant with propulsion component and vendor relationship background.

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

  • Collaborate with key suppliers to develop and qualify hybrid and custom hardware that meets our requirements
  • Manage technical details of vendor development efforts for subcontracted components
  • Prepare propulsion hardware performance specifications and test requirements
  • Prepare test plans and reports. Oversee qualification and acceptance testing
  • Assess nonconforming hardware to determine appropriate course of action
  • Generate 3D models of new propulsion components
  • Perform thermal and structural analysis


What we look for in team members : As a team member at Maxar we expect you to demonstrate the following key qualities at all times: Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty, Curiosity and Courage. These align with the company values: Put the Mission First, You Matter, Act Like Owners, Do It Right, and Stay Curious.

What We Offer: Time for dedicated professional development, conference attendance, corporate partner and industry training, peer group collaboration, hackathons, as well as paid certifications, education reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.

Minimum Requirements:
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Knowledge of aerospace component engineering
  • Experience with 3D modeling and creation of manufacturing drawings


Preferred Background:
  • Knowledge of pressurized hardware components used for aerospace applications
  • Familiar with relevant government and industry standards, such as AIAA-S-080, AIAA-S-081B, SMC-S-025


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.

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Job Details

  • ID
    JC43739945
  • State
    California
  • City
    Paloalto
  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    MAXAR Technologies
  • Date
    2022-06-30
  • Deadline
    2022-08-29
  • Category
    Et cetera
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