The Mechanical Structures Design Engineer will create product specifications, design spacecraft structures, generate engineering drawings, and oversee hardware integration.
Please review the job details below.
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.
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.
The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.
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.
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.
The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.
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.
Top Skills
Cad Software
Creo
Matlab
Simulink
Similar Jobs at Maxar Technologies
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
The role involves designing and developing software applications, maintaining an analytics pipeline, and supporting data scientists. Responsibilities include backend service development and front-end application creation.
Top Skills:
JavaReactRustTypescript
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
The Director of Mission Architecture leads technical strategy for satellite systems, ensuring architecture aligns with defense needs, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing project timelines and budgets.
Top Skills:
Command And ControlCybersecurityMS OfficeSatellite Systems Design
What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene
Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.
Key Facts About Boston Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
- Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories