Manager, Electrical/Comm Test Engineering - Maxar Technologies
Palo Alto, CA 94301
About the Job
Please review the job details below.Maxar Space is currently seeking a Test Engineering Manager in Spacecraft Assembly Integration and Test (SAIT) to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. This is a satellite assembly, integration, and test (SAIT) management position responsible for the spacecraft level electrical test preparation and execution. We have a great team of Test Engineers looking for an equally enthusiastic leader. This group provides direct program support via test engineers matrixed to backlog spacecraft programs. You will be supported by system and subsystem engineers, quality engineering, the program office and other SAIT organizations to perform the planning and execution of spacecraft electrical testing in satellite AIT. With the support of this broader team, you will be delivering a fully validated electrical system that meets its program specifications, cost, schedule, and quality targets. The resources required to accomplish this will be available primarily within your own organization, although collaboration and support will be required/provided from the other support groups mentioned as well.Life with UsYour Responsibilities:Coordinate with Spacecraft Program Manager to ensure that test campaigns are properly plannedActive management of risk and opportunities with timely escalation of EAC/Schedule/Support concernsProvide recommendations to minimize impacts of unforeseen issues as they ariseMeasure and improve quality of Electrical SAIT output and deliverables. Drive organizational performance improvement. Recommend process improvements or cost reduction opportunitiesRecommend test technology development opportunities in line with future business forecastsYour Accountabilities:Deliver Electrical Systems fully validated with no Quality escapesIndirect cost account manager (CAM), including capital as applicableTest SupportPlan and execute SAIT level electrical testingProvide cost/schedule/risk assessment for test plans exceeding facility capabilityPrepare and validate all procedures prior to the scheduled need dateStaffingProvide vehicle engineers who will be dedicated full time to a given program team per the Program Management PlanPre-emptively coordinate with PMOs for support level changesMaintain proper staffing to support Spacecraft Manager demand forecast, both quantities and required skillsets (includes future required skillsets as identified by program teams upon contract award)Employee development, training, coaching and career path planningBalance overall workload across projects and deconflict resources to support program schedulesEquipment, Process and FacilityIdentify and execute on process improvements or cost reduction opportunitiesMaintain ISO certification standards with all processesProposal SupportAccuracy of the electrical SAIT cost/schedule models along with technical offering bounds (how to stay-within-the-box)Proposal review of technical offering (as requested by proposal team) to identify whether bid stays within the bounds of existing cost/schedule models, including any riskProposal review prior to submittal (cost/schedule/risk/skills) for SAIT whenever a bespoke or development bid is offeredProvide vetted cost and schedule for development work, including recommended reserve positions to bound the riskMeasurements of Success:Accurate execution of required testing within allocated program scheduleMaintain Indirect spend within budgetSufficient and qualified staff to support SAIT as well as dedicated program team supportFlexible workforce that can adapt to new program architectures and testing requirementsCompliance to internal and external auditsCost/schedule bid accuracy for test development effortsIdentification and implementation of direct/indirect cost reduction techniques (cost or schedule); continuous improvementSpacecraft Manager and PMO satisfactionAuthority:Indirect spend per approved budgetMaintain appropriate headcount and skillsets as allowed by budget, hire as neededResource allocation for personnelYour Career: We’re very serious about professional development and continuing education at Maxar. We offer our team members with the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Our group has amazing resources to support learning and development. You will work with your manager and/or a mentor, to set goals and design a development plan to advance your career.What We Offer: Time for dedicated professional development, conference attendance, corporate partner and industry training, peer group collaboration, as well as paid certifications, education reimbursement.Minimum Requirements:Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent residentBachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or STEM field8 years of overall experience, including 1 year in a leadership roleHybrid / On-site support (Palo Alto); minimum 3 days on-siteExperience leading an operations group/project with a track record of execution: costs, schedule and technical performanceIn 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 California is: $125,000.00 - $207,000.00 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: 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.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.SummaryLocation: Palo Alto, CAType: Full time
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: 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.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.SummaryLocation: Palo Alto, CAType: Full time
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