Sr. Robotics Engineer

Company: Maxar Technologies
Location: Pasadena
Posted on: August 21, 2020

Job Description:

Maxar is currently seeking an exceptional Sr. Robotics Engineer to join our team in Pasadena, CA on a full-time basis. In this role, you will develop and build next-generation space automation capabilities for planetary exploration, on-orbit satellite servicing and repair, commercial satellite systems, and advanced terrestrial applications for a mix of government (NASA, DARPA, etc.) and commercial customers. We are the only space systems manufacturer with the ability to leverage robotic technologies proven on the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station, as well as the Mars landers and rovers.

Responsibilities

Contribute to or own request for information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) responses, including:

Requirements and risk identification

Systems and detailed technical trade studies

Conceptual design

Coordination of multi-disciplinary inputs to form holistic technical solutions

Development of polished technical and business documents that drive revenue growth

Contribute to research and development activities in support of new product lines or new markets

Synthesize and adapt high performance space heritage design approaches to address adjacent markets and NewSpace commercial markets with low-cost, medium to high volume robotics solutions

Develop new products that expand addressable customer needs

Experience with integration of precision mechanisms into robotic systems

Minimum Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree

Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, unstructured environment to respond to ambiguous customer requests in short timeframes

High capacity for communication across multiple levels of technical depth from business leaders to highly technical end users

Appreciation for both technical solutions and associated business impacts

Strong technical depth in at least one area (systems, electrical, mechatronics, mechanical, software, etc.) with broad knowledge and fluency in other technical areas

Interest and ability to engage internal and external experts and business partners to create multi-disciplinary proposal responses

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience with U.S. government proposals

Demonstrated technical expertise in robot, mechanism, and/or space vehicle design, test, and production

Working knowledge of motors, actuators, sensors, controls, and/or robotic system considerations and design

Work Schedule

9/80 work week with every other Friday off. Some overtime and travel may be required.

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