Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

Please review the job details below. Maxar is seeking a mid-level Software Engineer to join our team. This position can be filled in Ypsilanti, MI or Chantilly, VA! Who We Are: Maxar provides secure, precise geospatial intelligence, enabling government and commercial customers to monitor, understand, and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of experience and a proven defense and commercial foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale, and cost effectiveness. Maxar is the indispensable and trusted mission partner of the U.S. government, providing satellite imagery and expert intelligence. Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world's most pressing challenges. Life With Us: There is a reason our company and sites have been awarded Best Employer, Best Place to Work, and Top Workplace. Each team member makes a unique contribution to our collective mission. We believe our strength is in our people and we support our people with best-in-class benefits and office amenities. Team members have access to complimentary coffee and snacks, workout facilities, and activities, such as disc golf, table tennis, among others, when you need a break. Our benefits package includes: 401k matching and immediate vesting schedule. Flexible time off. Student loan repayment. Family-friendly maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours. Programs to help you grow like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development. Mentoring and training programs. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision at affordable monthly rates. Career growth opportunities. Job Summary: Maxar is seeking talented mid-level software engineers to join our team that supports U.S. defense and intelligence community partners. We are developing the next generation of signal and image processing software, building on our 75+ year history on the cutting edge in the radar and electro-optical fields. These teams have received numerous patents and developed revolutionary and exquisite technologies throughout our history and continuing with our current work. By joining our team, you will be part of teams building innovative software solutions using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Your strong technical skills and passion for innovation will be instrumental in supporting our customers and their missions to keep us safe. What You'll Do: Take algorithm definitions and prototypes and convert them into robust software applications that run efficiently on large images and are ready for operational environments. Collaborate with radar/electro-optical and research scientist experts to solve issues and iterate to improve image product quality. Design, develop, and maintain robust and scalable software applications using modern programming languages and technologies. Write clean, efficient, and well-tested code that adheres to best practices and coding standards. Build and improve on automated test and verification software and tools. Participate in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment, and maintenance. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in a timely and effective manner. Minimum Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen and have a Top Secret clearance, willing to get SCI access. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technology fields. (5 years of professional experience in lieu of degree) 5 years relevant work experience. Programming skills in C++, Python, and/or JAVA. Experience developing in a Linux environment. Version control experience in Git (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket). Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills. Ability to work within a team environment to advance large software development packages by taking on and completing tasks independently. Must be willing to work on-site. Desired Qualifications: Other language skills: Java, Rust, scripting or similar. Academic or professional experience in radar or electro-optical fields. Work in formal software development methodologies (Agile). Familiarity with cloud environments (AWS preferred). Experience writing software implementing algorithms. Desire to learn new technologies. #LI-CJ1 #cjpost In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. 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. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is: $89,000.00 - $189,000.00 annually. 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: This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 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.

Created: 2024-11-05