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Are you looking to advance your tech capabilities and make an impact? We’re looking for a curious, tech-savvy software engineer ready to build smart solutions and make an impact on national security. You'll join a tight-knit team where your work directly shapes the tools our users rely on. If you thrive on collaboration, innovation, and turning ideas into real-world results, let’s talk! 

Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position and required for consideration. Consideration to acquire CI Poly possible. 

Location: Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO. This is a full onsite position and not open for hybrid/remote work. 

Principal Responsibilities : 

• Create discovery and automation tools to enable geospatial and intelligence analysis of complex problems utilizing an array of data types and sources.
• Develop enabling software solutions using a variety of scripting languages that address real world user requirements; writes and debugs custom code and creates user documentation.
• Monitor and understand high level operational geospatial processes. 
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively. 

Skills Required : 

• 4+ years of technical experience in 
• developing custom software solutions for web, on-prem, cloud 
• performing data extraction, manipulation, and visualization with proficiency in Java, Python, R, and/or Javascript 
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
• Communicates effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums 
• Willingness to work onsite 50% or as needs dictate 
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, GIS. 
• Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship 

Additional Skills Desired:

• Some familiarity in these areas would be fabulous. 
• Familiarity with concepts such as Data visualization; Data management, Data integration, User Interface, Databases 
• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, Openstack, etc. 
• Experience with some big data technologies such as Kubernetes, Spark, Hive, and/or Hadoop, Accumulo, ElasticSearch 
• Experience with Apache NiFi, Apache Airflow, or Kafka 
• An adaptable and solution centric mindset that embraces technology enablers. 
• Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and DevSecOps
• Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment

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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, 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.

The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states 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:  

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. 

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To apply, submit your application via Maxar’s Career page.

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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