Mechanical Structures Design Engineer

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Maxar Space is currently seeking Structural Design Engineer to join our structures design team in Palo Alto, CA. This position may also be performed remotely within the U.S. In this role you will support the design and development of spacecraft structures and secondary supports. Additional responsibilities include generating drawings, supporting spacecraft structure build and supporting special projects dealing with structural products.

• Position Responsibilities:
  • Create product specifications, negotiate design details, interfaces, test plans/procedures, and mfg/test processes based on program requirements.
  • Assist in oversight for the integration of subcontracted hardware into spacecraft systems architecture.
  • Generate engineering drawing and models with Creo and other design tools.
  • Help disposition non-conformances and drive for process improvements
• Minimum requirements for this position:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace), or related field.
  • 2 years of experience of related experience in engineering, or manufacturing for spacecraft, aircraft, or automotive. A master's degree may account for two years of experience
  • Piece part and subassembly modeling in CREO or other CAD software and assembly drawing generation

• These skills would be amazing:
  • Knowledge in skills such as manufacturing process, soldering, mechanical assembly, electromechanical integration, etc. of flight equipment
  • Experience with Creo, and matrix laboratory (MATLAB)/Simulink. Ability to assume role as sub-system owner and/or lead multidisciplinary team for fulfillment of programmatic requirements
  • Ability to evaluate processes for non-value-added steps and continuous improvement opportunities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Group project experience, ability to collaborate with team members of different technical disciplines
  • Detailed understanding of top-level assembly models, product structure, and billing of materials (BOM) definition.
  • Possess understanding of design practices for release, redline, and engineering change notice processes
  • Comfortable working on interdisciplinary teams, internally and externally
  • Comfortable leading and conducting meetings with customers, vendors, and different levels of management

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $71,000.00 - $117,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $77,000.00 - $129,000.00 annually.
• The base pay for this position within California is: $81,000.00 - $135,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.
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