Software Engineer

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Maxar is a leader in the field of signal and image processing. This team is building innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities.

As an industry-leading earth observation satellite imagery provider, Maxar unlocks the promise of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We monitor global change, deliver broadband communications and advance space operations with capabilities in Space Infrastructure and Earth Intelligence.

You will work on an integrated team to build innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities.

Benefits:

• Work-life balance to include flexible working opportunities and generous time off.
• Family-first benefits like adoption reimbursement, pet insurance and mental health resources.
• Educational perks such as student loan repayment, paid certifications and tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth opportunities including an internal mobility program and leadership training and development.
• Diversified healthcare and investment options including multiple medical plans and 401(k).

Maxar's products and services contribute to missions in support of national security, provide expertise used in the latest app technology, support efforts for the health and sustainability of our planet. Now is your chance to amplify your impact, working to solve the world's most pressing challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Take algorithm definitions and prototypes and convert them into robust software applications that run efficiently on large images and are ready for operational environments.
• Familiarity with Estimation Techniques such as Kalman Filtering
• Apply software standards and processes to produce high quality, extensible, and maintainable software packages.
• Build and improve on automated test and verification software and tools.
• Design robust software systems for integration of existing signal processing tools.
• Debug, refactor and reimplement existing software codebases into new systems and on new platforms.
• Participate in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment and maintenance.

Required Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret security clearance, eligible for SCI.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technology fields (5 years of professional experience in lieu of degree).
• 5+ years of experience in related fields.
• Programming skills in C++.
• Version control experience in Git (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket).

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with formal software development methodologies (Agile).
• Experience writing software implementing algorithms.
• Knowledge of Orbital Mechanics

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 ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington:

$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: ;br>
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 Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.

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.