Avionics technician Jobs in Fremont, CA

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At Maxar, our next generation spacecraft range from Earth observation to interplanetary missions, including NASA's Artemis Program Lunar Gateway Power and Propulsion Element (PPE). We are looking for an experienced Sr. Avionics Hardware Engineer to join our growing Space Program Delivery team. This position provides an opportunity to participate in fast-paced iterative Avionics Hardware developments for Command & Data Handling systems, with an emphasis in proliferated LEO constellations applications.

As an Avionics Hardware Engineer, you will act as the engineering focal for one or several avionics units for different Space Infrastructure products. Collaborating closely with a cohort of electrical, mechanical, test and system engineers, you will develop electrical schematics, PCB board layouts, specifications and execute test activities in the laboratory. You will provide technical leadership, guide and mentor junior engineers to complete the overall design of the avionics boxes. This is an exciting opportunity to be the owner from concept to verification, production and operation of avionics hardware for space applications.

Responsibilities :

• Work with a cross-functional team of electrical, mechanical and test engineers to develop avionics hardware products for space infrastructure applications
• Create electrical schematics, PCB layouts, mechanical drawings, test and verification plans
• Execute test campaigns in R&D and environmental laboratories, and use the data gathered to iterate the design
• Oversee the manufacturing of PCB boards and avionics boxes both for research and volume production purposes
• Interface with Software and Firmware development engineers to ensure that the hardware design will meet the requirements of the overall system
• Provide technical leadership, guide, and mentor junior engineers

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Preferred Qualifications :

Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate’s unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is :

104,000.00 - $174,000.00 annually.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.

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.