Intern, Linux System Administrator

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.

Life with Us

Your Project:

Maxar Space is seeking a System Administrator Intern. In this role you will be assisting with the administration of mission control, flight software, and test systems utilized for satellite development and test. In particular, you will be responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining Linux (CentOS, Debian and Ubuntu) on servers and end-user stations. Additional duties may include repairing/building computers, making network connections, writing scripts, and writing automation for computer configuration.

An ideal applicant is one who is excited to be onsite getting their hands on physical hardware as well as configuring and supporting a diverse set of computational needs.

This position will provide you the opportunity to work with a great team on exciting projects which help support the design, manufacture, test, launch, and control of our satellites.

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:

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree program with completion of two years or more. Relevant degree programs include: Computer Science, Engineering, and other relevant information technology fields
• Familiarity with Linux Systems environments
• Familiarity in computer hardware, replacing disks, memory, CPU's, GPU's, & PSU's
• Shell scripting knowledge would be a great asset to this position, Bash and/or Perl / Python
• Interest in building infrastructure as code

These skills would be amazing:

• Interest in IP based networking, subnets, switching, hardware and cabling
• Interest in the ability to setup and configuration of operating systems
• Knowledge of HTTP(S), SMTP, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, NTP and other internet protocols
• Familiarity with software compilers and other software development tools

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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.