Propulsion Component Engineer

Propulsion Component Engineer

29 Sep 2024
California, Paloalto, 94301 Paloalto USA

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, with the option of hybrid work.

Responsibilities 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; Master's degree will be considered in lieu of 2 years of professional experience
  • Knowledge of aerospace component engineering
  • Experience with 3D modeling and creation of manufacturing drawings


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 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


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.

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  • ID
    JC46088746
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  • Job type
    Permanent
  • Salary
    N/A
  • Hiring Company
    MAXAR Technologies
  • Date
    2022-09-28
  • Deadline
    2022-11-26
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