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ID #23760216
State California
City Paloalto
Job type Permanent
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source MAXAR Technologies
Showed 2021-12-02
Date 2021-12-01
Deadline 2022-01-30
Category Systems/networking
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Manager, Systems Engineering

California, Paloalto, 94301 Paloalto USA

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Maxar is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Manager to join our team, based out of Palo Alto, CA. You will be responsible for managing a team of systems engineers who support the entire lifecycle of space mission development from requirements development and management, integration and verification, through to launch and on-orbit operations. At Maxar, we manage with empathy and concern for others' physical and mental health, focusing on team member needs for inclusion, development and growth. You will set clear expectations and provide feedback to coach your team to provide outstanding program support across a variety of space missions. You will help your team to maintain a business focus, honoring our commitments to our customers, while also being adaptable and resilient in responding to ambiguity, complexity, and setbacks. You will work collaboratively with the Systems Engineering management team to foster organizational health through continuous improvement initiatives and departmental activities which foster learning and belonging.

This role has an option of up to 50% program support.

Responsibilities
  • Lead, mentor, train, and support a team of multi-discipline system engineers responsible for the design, analysis, and verification of spacecraft systems
  • Work effectively to supervise multiple program teams
  • Provide technical oversight to ensure the expected quality, rigor, and discipline of systems engineering is maintained
  • Provide specific and actionable feedback during 1:1s and performance reviews
  • Actively manage personnel assignments, adapting fluidly to changing constraints and advocating for growth opportunities
  • Role model interpersonal behaviors that promote psychological safety and belonging within the organization
  • Look across projects to ensure process consistency where possible and adherence to system engineering standards
  • Develop system engineering approaches that balance cost, technical and schedule risk at all stages of development from mission conception through launch and operations
  • Participate in the recruiting, interviewing and hiring processes for organization
  • Participate in the collaborative development of initiatives that drive employee motivation, retention, and growth

Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be a US citizen
  • Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, or related technical field. Four years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
  • 8 years of professional experience
  • 4 years of experience in systems engineering, systems architecting, functional safety, or related discipline.
  • Familiarity with applicable aerospace industry standards and best practices (Mil, NASA, ESA, AIAA, IEEE, etc.)
  • Able to travel for periods of 2- 5 days on an occasional basis

Additional Desired Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or higher in Physics, Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated experience in performing requirement development and decomposition as well as system test and verification process
  • Demonstrated ability to supervise and elevate the quality of systems engineering within a program or larger team
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with diverse team members
  • Strong team building skills; demonstrated ability to effectively mentor and train more junior personnel
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

COVID-19 Update:

As a federal contractor, Maxar is required to comply with the vaccination and other COVID-19 requirements in President Biden's September 9 Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors . Accordingly, all Maxar team members must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than December 8, 2021, except in cases where a team member is legally entitled to an accommodation.

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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