Director – Mission Architecture
| Company | Maxar Technologies |
|---|---|
| Location | Palo Alto, CA, USA, Remote in USA |
| Salary | $161000 – $307000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Expert or higher |
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active a TS security clearance
- BS degree in an engineering field or related field. Master’s degree preferred
- 15 years related experience working in a technical capacity, including experience associated with Intelligence or Defense programs
- Knowledge and experience in the architecture of satellite constellation including orbit definition, mission conops, satellite systems design, analysis, integration, and verification.
- Knowledge and experience in the design, analysis, integration and/or test of mission critical hardware
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio)
- Experience working with customers, subcontractors and vendors in various levels, technical and business relationship engagements
- Highly motivated leader with excellent communication skills, initiative, superior problem solving skills, the ability to prioritize tasks and willingness to learn and adapt
- Experienced with project management practices
- Deadline oriented with an ability to manage multiple tasks and projects concurrently
- Capable of working under pressure to meet time critical deadlines
Responsibilities
- Providing overall technical leadership and applying engineering knowledge to large and/or complex programs in the design, development, test and integration of complex, specialized products and/or technologies
- Developing the technical baseline consistent with win strategy including subcontractor capabilities and technologies
- Collaborating with Program Managers and program team members to develop system level requirements and translate those into specific requirements for product development
- Leading the development of system architecture and system design documentation
- Providing technical oversight and review support to development groups during program design and development
- Developing mission level test methodologies for verification and validation of system requirements
- Preparation of supporting documentation beginning with the concept development, proposal writing of the technical volumes, operational concepts, and test methods
- Working with Program Managers to develop initial program schedules and budgets
Preferred Qualifications
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No preferred qualifications provided.