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Maxar is currently seeking a Communication Systems Engineer to join our Communication Systems Engineering team in Palo Alto, CA. We are looking for a self-motivated engineer who can make an impact in a team of engineers who generate design requirements, spec flow, Preliminary Design Review (PDR), Critical Design Review (CDR), test requirements and validation for the communications payload of the satellite. Essential Functions:- Participates in the development and analysis of system test requirements and systems specifications for the RF payload subsystem
- Participates in the development of RF system test procedures and performs routine RF system test analysis
- Prepares standard documentation for review by more senior engineers
- Performs system integration trade studies and analysis under the direction of more senior engineers
- Identifies technical problems and recommends solutions
- Supports RF system level test activities
- Hands on involvement in the testing and troubleshooting of the RF payload during spacecraft integration and test
- Evaluates RF payload test data vs. design requirements and, based on the results, recommends further actions
- Receives specific assignments with regular supervision
- Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors such as cost, quality, reliability, manufacturability impact to schedule, and process improvement
- Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action
- May participate in Engineering Review Boards
- May provide functional guidance to less experienced technical personnel
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, mathematics, physics, or STEM related field. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
- 2+ years of RF related work experience
- Understanding of mathematics and physics as they relate to electrical systems and components
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office
- With MS degree, some experience is desirable but not required
- Understanding of and proficiency in the use of computer aided design tools such as Microwave Office, Advanced Design System (ADS), or Ansys HFSS
- Some experience with C, VBA, Matlab, or Python desirable
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