Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies. We deliver innovative solutions to government and commercial customers helping them unlock the promise of space to solve problems on Earth and beyond. We address a broad spectrum of needs for our customers, including mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, assembly, integration and testing. Maxar Space Systems is a trusted partner in commercial and government missions, combining more than 60 years of deep mission understanding with reliable performance and longevity.

Maxar Space Systems is currently seeking a passionate engineering student to join our 2024 summer intern program in Palo Alto, CA. Systems Engineering encompasses work and processes that develop, design, and test our space vehicle systems. This includes the development of key processes to handle requirements management, verification & validation planning, as well as specific documentation associated interface requirements and definition. Systems engineers are involved with most phases of the product lifecycle that involve multiple parts of the spacecraft, including architecture development, interfaces, fault management, reliability analysis, requirements definition, verification and validation, and on-orbit operations. Additionally, systems engineers work closely with sub-systems engineers to ensure all system requirements are interpreted, decomposed and flowed down properly in order to achieve accurate sub-system design. Lastly, systems engineers may provide back-end support by reviewing spacecraft test data during critical test phases as well as authoring critical operations procedures.

This is a requisition for summer of 2024 intern positions with involvement in the development of critical system engineering processes that impact the design, verification, and in-orbit operation of space vehicle systems.

Life with Us

Your Project:

A Systems engineering intern is needed in any of the following areas:

• Systems engineering process documentation
• Systems engineering tool work instruction development
• Program work in the area of requirements management & sub-system support
• Missions operations procedure documentation

Placement of individual interns within each of these systems engineering roles will be based on intern's background, intern's areas of interest, and Maxar need.

What Our Internship Program Offers:

Our 12-week internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a variety of disciplines. From spacecraft design to robotics to data science, Maxar offers opportunities to gain valuable skills and mentorship by working with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading experts on real missions. In addition to competitive hourly pay, we provide cross-functional lunch-and-learn sessions, networking opportunities, social events and an executive speaker series.

Minimum requirements for this position:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or US Permanent Resident
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program with completion of 2 years or more, or currently enrolled in a master's degree program in electrical, mechanical or aerospace engineering, or physics.

These skills would be amazing:

• Familiarity with MS-Office applications, including Visio
• Some experience in systems requirements management including familiarity with DOORS or other requirements management tools
• Familiarity with Matlab or VBA
• Verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills
• Ability to learn quickly and multi-task in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment
• Problem-solving skills with the ability think and find outside-the-box solutions

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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:

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

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.