Test Automation Engineer

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Palo Alto, CA
65K-107K Annually
Entry level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
Maxar is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights.
The Role
As a Test Automation Engineer at Maxar, you will design and build testing equipment for spacecraft systems. Responsibilities include developing automated tests, collaborating with engineers to set test requirements, and troubleshooting both test equipment and flight hardware. This role supports innovation in power and controls for space applications.
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Maxar Space is currently seeking an Test Automation Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining test equipment used to test Maxar's Spacecraft Power, Controls, and Telemetry and Command Subsystems. This position will also provide on-site support to San Jose location.
Responsibilities

  • Design of custom electronics for simulation and measurement
  • Creating and maintaining automated tests using test scripts
  • Work with design engineers to establish test requirements
  • Creation and release of test equipment and SW documentation.
  • Perform troubleshooting of test equipment in production
  • Perform troubleshooting of flight hardware (along with design team)


Minimum Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • BS in computer engineering, electrical engineering, related discipline
  • Experience with a wide range of electrical test equipment like Oscilloscope, Electronic Loads, Power Supplies, signal generators, switching etc.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Python and C Experience
  • Experience leveraging Object Oriented Programming
  • Design for High Power
  • Custom PCB/PCA design
  • 3D modeling/3D printing experience a plus


In 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: $65,000.00 - $107,000.00 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: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
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.

Top Skills

C
Python
The Company
HQ: Westminister, CO
3,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery—including from our partners—and software technology to deliver mission success on Earth and in space. ​

We continue to invest in our industry-leading Earth imaging constellation to provide secure, near real-time access to the highest-resolution commercial satellite imagery. Our exquisite imagery archive includes 20+ years of data, and we’re also integrating third-party remote sensing datasets to complement our foundation. To create the future, we’re using petabytes of data, new software and AI/ML technologies to develop products and solutions that can deliver faster, more actionable insights in 2D and 3D and unlock the potential of a multi-sensor world. ​

Our secure, AI-powered products and services give our customers a strategic advantage, delivering ground truth in near real-time to keep nations safe, improve navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more.​​

Why Work With Us

Maxar Intelligence is a place for problem solvers, changemakers and go-getters—where people are working together to deliver on an ambitious vision for the geospatial industry to transform the way our customers see the world, and in doing so, see themselves differently.

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