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Software Systems Engineer

Job in Palo Alto, Santa Clara County, California, 94306, USA
Listing for: MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Software Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
## Software Systems Engineer Apply locations:
Palo Alto, CAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
R24004## Please review the job details below.

Intuitive Machines is seeking a motivated and experienced Software Systems Engineer to join our team in Palo Alto, CA. This role requires application of systems engineering principles to the design, development, and integration of software systems within a broader system context. The ideal candidate will proactively work with customer stakeholders, systems and subsystem engineers, and ensure that software development is aligned with the overall system goals, architecture, and operational requirements.
** Key Responsibilities**
* ** Requirements Engineering**- Analyze Con Ops, systems and sub-system specifications, to decompose, generate, and allocate flight software requirements in alignment with system objectives.
* ** Architecture Design**:
Define high level software architecture that supports the system’s functional and non-functional requirements in alignment with the systems safety considerations.
* ** Integration**:
Coordinate with the flight software architects and development team to ensure software components work seamlessly with other system components.
* ** Validation and Verification:
** Develop integrated use cases to confirm software meets specifications and performs as intended in the system context.
* ** Model-Based Development**:
Develop models using languages like UML and SysML to represent system and software architecture, for early requirements validation and enabling early detection of integration issues.
* ** Stakeholder Management:
** Lead technical meetings and discussions with customers, representing software systems engineering perspectives for various trade studies, and other technical initiatives from concepts through implementation.
** Minium

Required Qualifications
*** Must be a US Citizen or US permanent resident
* Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, or related field
* 8+ years of experience in systems engineering and/or software systems engineering
* Ability to travel occasionally for customer reviews and technical meetings
* Proficiency in C/C++ programming and object-oriented programming principles
* Familiarity with embedded operating systems (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, cFS)
* Overall knowledge of spacecraft subsystems (e.g., ADCS, C&DH, power, propulsion, payload)
* Demonstrated experience with requirements management tools and processes (eg: JAMA, DOORs, etc)
* Understanding of V&V methodologies and practices
* Proven ability to lead technical discussions with customers and stakeholders
** Preferred Qualifications
*** Master's degree in relevant engineering discipline
* Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) - SysML and UML modeling
* Familiarity with spacecraft mission life cycles
* Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
* Self-motivated, fast learner with demonstrated ability to take initiative and drive results
* Ability to work effectively in ambiguous environments and open to using new tools to improve processes and efficiency
* Interface Control Document (ICD) development
* Trade study analysis and decision matrices
* INCOSE CSEP certification or equivalent

In support of pay transparency at Lanteris Space Systems, 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.###

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● The base pay for this position within California is: $ - $ 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.

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