Systems Engineering Senior Manager

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Maxar Space Systems is currently seeking a Systems Engineering Senior Manager to join our team, based out of Palo Alto, CA. This work can be performed remotely with occasional travel to the Palo Alto facility. 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 launch and on-orbit operations. 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.  These responsibilities supplement your contributions (of up to 50%) to one or more of Maxar Space Systems programs as a Systems Engineer with a software specialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, train, and support a team of system engineers responsible for the design, analysis, and verification of spacecraft systems, with a primary focus on software
• Work effectively to supervise systems engineers, fielding questions on human resource issues, time off, benefits, leave and other human resource questions for a functional organization using matrix management to assign engineers to programs
• Provide technical oversight and SE competency oversight to ensure the expected quality, rigor, and discipline of systems engineering is maintained for our software systems engineering cohort
• Provide specific and actionable feedback during 1:1s and performance reviews
• Actively manage personnel assignments, adapting fluidly to changing constraints and guiding career development for growth opportunities
• 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 for the Cohort
• Participate in the collaborative development of initiatives that drive employee motivation, retention, and growth
• Contribute software Systems Engineering expertise on a program as a technical contributor for at least 50% of the time

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or STEM field. Four years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree.
• 10 years of related experience, including at least 3 years in the space/aerospace industry
• Experience with milestone reviews (e.g., PDR, CDR) and the verification/validation phase of a program
• Demonstrated ability to lead a technical systems engineering team with complex software
• Software engineering expertise, including one or more programming languages
• Familiarity with applicable aerospace industry standards and best practices (Mil, NASA, ESA, AIAA, IEEE, etc.)
• Experience functioning as a Product Owner on an agile development team
• Technical depth in one or more satellite/aviation subsystem (e.g., Power, Guidance Navigation and Control, Propulsion, Fault Detection, Command and Telemetry)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher in Aerospace, Engineering, or related field
• Demonstrated experience in performing requirement development and decomposition as well as verification planning, definition, and execution
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and elevate the quality of systems engineering within a program or larger team through the use of Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• 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
• Agile Product Owner or Scrum Master experience

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Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$158,000.00 - $262,000.00 annually.

 

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

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.