Intern, Systems Engineering

Maxar Space is currently seeking a Systems Engineering intern for our Palo Alto, CA location. Systems Engineering encompasses work that focuses on a collection of system elements that makes up a larger system, for example a satellite Bus, a complete satellite (bus and payload), or a full end-to-end system (satellite and ground stations).  Ensuring that a system works as intended includes the development of key processes to handle requirements flow-down management, requirement verification planning, and system element interface requirements definition.  Systems engineers are involved in all phases of the product lifecycle including architecture development, interfaces, fault management analysis and design, requirements decomposition, verification planning, and on-orbit operation procedure development.  Systems engineers also provide production support by reviewing test data during critical test phases and overseeing the resolution of production anomalies.

This is a requisition for the summer of 2025 intern position with involvement in the production system engineering products related to our Space Development Agency Tracking Layer bus programs. Specific tasks will include supporting systems engineers in Bus production (data review, anomaly resolution), manage top-level systems budgets (under supervision) for new program proposals, support V&V (validation and verification) close-out activities for bus deliveries, create command sequence generation tools, work on bus element interface control documentation.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with completion of 2 years or more, or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering, or physics.

Desired skills:

• Familiarity with MS-Office applications, including Visio
• Some experience in systems requirements management including familiarity with JAMA or other requirements management tools
• Familiarity with Matlab or VBA
• Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability think and find outside-the-box solutions

The base pay for this position within California is: $27.00 - $30.00 hourly

The salary range listed is based on two years or more of completed studies.  This range will vary based on the number of years of experience and work location.

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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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.