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Project: The Software Developer will work independently and as part of a cross-functional team comprised of technical experts supporting an established and growing Intelligence Community (IC) mission. You will need to quickly understand complex technical concepts, make assessments, and articulate your recommendations to the customer. Previous experience working on-site to support the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Intelligence Community (IC) is highly desirable.

Day-to-Day with your Colleagues:

• Enable the development of system architectures, software systems, or software applications. Focus of work will primarily be front-end development.
• Develop new software from algorithm definitions and prototypes.
• Work with program teams to plan future operations.
• Practice and improve on agile development methodologies and tools
• Work in a collaborative environment to support sensor system design and fielding, special communications, and C2.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to compile complex products to inform leadership on technical risks and chances for success of projects.
• Brief customer project, program and senior leadership, as well as mission partners on modeling efforts, results, conclusions and recommendations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, Computer Science, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technology field. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• 6 years of relevant experience in software development, technology, engineering and/or science.
• Ability to communicate highly technical analyses at a level comprehensible to non-technical audiences and senior-level government representatives.
• Expert knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong programming skills in C++, Python, Java, etc.
• Experience with Digital Signal Processing, Image Processing, Matlab, AWS, RESTful APIs, RESTful Web Services, Orchestration and Containerization (e.g. Kubernetes, Docker).
• Advanced education in Math, Physics.
• Knowledge in Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Electro-Optical (EO), Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geospatial Data.
• Experience with ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine, STK, SIMDIS, Global Mapper, ENVI, QT Modeler and/or SocetGXP.
• Development using Agile development practices.
• Experience working on-site at a customer location.
• Experience working in DOD / IC.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a lead or within a team of peers, as well as excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

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:

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.

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