Jr. GNC Engineer

Maxar is seeking multiple Software Engineers of varying experience and seniority. 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. 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 extremely 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, an HSA and access to our concierge doctor as well as a competitive 401(k) plan.

Minimum requirements:   

• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science or closely related STEM field. 

• Experience developing software using a variety of languages. 

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

• Familiarity with the Agile development process and tools. 

• Familiarity with Test Driven Design (TDD). 

• Familiarity with Continuous Integration and Continuous Development pipelines (CI-CD Pipelines). 

• Ability to work in a geographically dispersed, collaborative team environment. 

• Familiarity with GNC principles, including guidance, navigation, and control algorithms

Desired Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with formal software development methodologies (Agile)

• Experience writing software implementing algorithms

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. 

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.