Senior Front-end Software Developer (TS/SCI)

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Maxar is seeking a Senior Front-end Software Developer to support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and operational environment. You will be a member of a project team responsible for designing and deploying numerous components into a larger system infrastructure. Your work will support the development of a sophisticated yet intuitive user interface to ensure that it meets the requirements of our users. You will work with a team of other front-end and back-end software developers and engineers, User Experience and User Interface designers, and Systems Engineers to build the user interface components supporting the KTIS LAIKA Mission Applications team. This role will focus on implementing UI/UX designs and other front-end components specifically for a space domain awareness system, ensuring that the user experience is intuitive and effective for operational users. A background in building intelligence community operational-level front-end solutions is a plus.

Maxar is an industry leader in satellite imagery, unlocking the potential of space to help governments and businesses tackle challenges on Earth and beyond. We deliver cutting-edge software solutions tailored to the defense, intelligence, and commercial sectors. By leveraging our expertise, we monitor global changes, bolster national security, and drive advancements in space exploration. Join us and play a pivotal role in addressing some of the world’s most critical challenges.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement user interfaces for web applications, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

• Ensure that newly developed components and features adhere to our design systems and guidelines to ensure consistency across applications.

• Thoroughly test and review code and make sure it meets acceptance criteria.

• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance and be willing to take and pass a CI polygraph.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent experience may be substituted for a degree

• 7+ years of relevant software development experience to include strong proficiency in JavaScript and developing with modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g. VUE, REACT, Angular).

• Experience working in an agile development environment using issue tracking software (e.g. Jira).

• Experience with automated testing platforms and unit tests.

• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools (e.g. Git).

• Experience with software peer review processes as both a contributor and a reviewer.

• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed development team.

• Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.

• Experience with user research methodologies and usability testing.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong communication skills to articulate design concepts and decisions.

• Position is Hybrid, but the candidate must be willing to work in the Herndon, VA office up to 5 days a week as needed.

Desired Skills:

Please consider the skills listed below as nice-to-haves, not requirements.

• Familiarity with VUE2, VUE3, VUEX/Pinia, Vuetify, Vis, Cypress.

• Some experience with web-sockets, data streaming, and other real-time data methods.

• Ability to write performant code, as the amount of data being sent, processed, and received in the apps can be very large.

• Experience with splitting up a monolithic UI into separate/stand-alone applications and micro-services.

• Experience with Cesium and Keycloak.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.

• Proficient in design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch, Figma, or similar is a bonus as UI/UX design work is done in collaboration with frontend developers.

• Experience with Jenkins for pipeline integration and deployment.

$107,000.00 - $229,000.00 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

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.