Maxar Technologies

Hardware Platform Technical Leader

Maxar Technologies$135K — $198K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in autonomous drone hardware design as a technical leader
  • Proficient in electronic warfare resistant RF design
  • Familiar with symmetric and asymmetric encryption for RF transmission
  • Hands-on experience with drone operating platforms like Ardupilot and PX4
  • Startup or bootstrap project experience in relevant fields preferred
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to hold a security clearance
  • Willingness to relocate to the Denver area

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and architecture of hardware systems and make trade-off decisions
  • Recruit and form a team by interviewing junior candidates
  • Oversee design implementation, conduct testing, and manage production rollout
  • Engage directly with key customers to ensure requirements are met
  • Collaborate closely with the software lead to meet challenging timelines for prototype launches

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) with company match
  • Access to mental health resources
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement
  • Pet insurance to support overall well-being
  • Incentives based on contributions and performance
Full Job Description

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Hardware PlatformTechnical Leader Responsibilities

Project Darwin combines Vantors Precision 3D mapping technology with proprietary hardware to dramatically increase resistance to electronic warfare while maintaining the accuracy of navigation offered by Vantors basemaps. Project Darwin aims to establish a true startup-like environment with a competitive compensation package while offering rapid build capability through Vantors Tensorglobe platform as well as direct access to Vantors extensive network of customers.

The technical leader for this project will be responsible forthe following:

  • System design, architecture and tradeoffs. This candidate will be involved in all aspects of conceptualizing the design, and turning it into physical reality
  • Interviewing junior candidates, selecting and forming the team
  • Design implementation, testing, production rollout
  • Direct engagement with key customers
  • Working closely with the software lead to launch initial prototypeswith challenging timelines and rapid execution

Experienceand Background

  • Hands-on expertise inautonomous drone hardware design and implementation as a tech lead
  • Extensive knowledge of EW resistant RF design
  • Knowledge ofsymmetric and asymmetric encryption and RF transmission
  • Extensive familiarity with common drone HW/SW operating platforms such aArdupilotandPX4
  • Prior startup or bootstrap projects in this domain preferred
  • US Citizen required, ability to hold clearance desirable
  • Willing to relocate to Denver area

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidates experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

 The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $135,000.00 - $180,000.00 - $198,000.00 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.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at:https://www.Vantor.com/careers

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.

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 Vantors Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantors Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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