Staff Software Development Engineer

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Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness. 

The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Direct Access Ground System (DAGS) domain of the Maxar Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites.  The DAGS domain, within the Direct Access Remote Systems (DARS) organization, is a critical interface between the Maxar Ground System and our Direct Access customers around the world. The role reports to a Technical Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.

As a member of an agile scrum team, the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross-functional team on the next gen, Cloud-based, ground system software. The team member will provide on-schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation.  As a seasoned Backend Java Engineer, you will provide support for less experienced engineers and guide software development standards and practices for the greater DARS organization.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs
• Develop automated unit and functional tests
• Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results
• Troubleshoot operational issues
• Support deadlines and communicate issues/results
• Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices

Basic Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Minimum 5 years backend software development
• Expertise in Java programming language experience
• Familiar with AWS services such as S3 and IAM
• Experience with development tools such as Github, Jenkins, IntelliJ, Kubernetes, etc.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems
• Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
• Familiarity with micro-service architectures and technologies (e.g., Spring Boot).
• Familiarity with Spring Framework and associated annotations.
• Experience with SQL/databases

There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to work, Top employer, candidate experience winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution

to our collective mission. So, we recognize that with best-in-class benefits like:

• 401K matching and immediate vesting schedule

• Career growth opportunities

• Family friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options

• Programs to help you grow like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development

• Student loan repayment

• Flexible time off

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision at affordable monthly rates

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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:

$98,000.00 - $164,000.00 annually.

 

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.

$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: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

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.