Senior Staff Space Software Development Engineer

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Maxar is seeking a Senior Staff Space Software Development Engineer to join the Laika Mission Applications segment of the KTIS program. In this role, you will support the development and integration of various intelligence capabilities into a test and subsequently operational environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and improving the high-side algorithms that are used to provide insight into space objects and their locations and participating in building solutions for the Laika mission applications systems. This position will require a strong mathematical background and focus on algorithm development. 
 
Maxar is a leader in the field of signal and image processing. This team builds innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities. Maxar's products and services contribute to missions in support of national security and 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. 

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. 

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain backend systems, with a focus on optimizing performance and ensuring reliability for mission-critical applications. 

• Take algorithm definitions and prototypes and convert them into robust software applications that run efficiently on large images and are ready for operational environments. 

• Apply software standards and processes to produce high quality, extensible, and maintainable software packages. 

• Collaborating with our technical experts to solve issues and iterate to improve efficiency and reduce technical debt. 

• 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. 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Must be a US citizen and have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.

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

• Must be willing to work 5 days a week in the office - Herndon, VA or Melbourne, FL.   

• 7+ years of experience in related fields. 

• Experience developing software using Java and Python. 

• Experience with software engineering tools (i.e., Git/Subversion, IDE).  

• Working knowledge of agile software development practices and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Git. 

• Experience with pipeline integration and deployment. 

• Experience in implementing software using mathematical solutions. 

• Background or experience with orbital dynamics. 

• Strong understanding of advanced mathematics including Diff-EQ and Matrix Mathematics. 

Desired Skills: 

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills. 

• 5+ years programming experience. 

• Experience with C++ and MATLAB. 

• Background or experience with image processing. 

• Background in Space Domain Awareness.  

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● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $131,000.00 - $219,000.00 annually.

For all other states, 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.

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. 

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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.