[Hiring] Director, Mission Architecture @Maxar Space LLC
Apr 01, 2025 - Maxar Space LLC is hiring a remote Director, Mission Architecture. 💸 Salary: $161,000 - $307,000 annually, incentive eligible. 📍Location: USA.
Role Description
Maxar Space is seeking a Director of Mission Architecture who will be responsible for working with business development leads and program managers to develop mission and satellite system solutions that meet intelligence or defense requirements, based out of our Palo Alto CA offices. This role may also be performed remotely within the U.S., with frequent travel to Palo Alto and customer locations.
In this role, you will help develop campaign strategy and lead the definition of the systems architecture, mission specifications and working parameters that will flow into the technical baseline for satellite bus, payloads, ground architecture, cybersecurity, command and control.
- 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
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active 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
Requirements
- The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $161,000.00 - $267,000.00 annually
- The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $176,000.00 - $294,000.00 annually
- The base pay for this position within California is: $185,000.00 - $307,000.00 annually
Benefits
- Comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees
- This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved
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Salary
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$161,000 - $307,000 annually, incentive eligible
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Remote
Location
USA
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Job Type
full-time
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Posted
Apr 01, 2025
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| 📍 | Be aware of the location restriction for this remote position: USA |
| ‼ | Beware of scams! When applying for jobs, you should NEVER have to pay anything. Learn more. |
