Full Stack Software Engineer

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Maxar is has an immediate opening for a Full Stack Software Engineer to join our team supporting a user base with a mission to solve unique and challenging problems in support of national security.  We are seeking an engineer who embraces technology and thrives on the art of the possible.  The ideal candidate will be part of a small multi-disciplinary software team and have the unique opportunity to interact directly with users and other technologists to ensure solutions, development and tools meet the needs of the customer. 

Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position and required for consideration. Consideration to acquire CI Poly possible. 

Location:  Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO

Principal Responsibilities: 

• Create discovery and automation tools to enable geospatial and intelligence analysis of complex problems utilizing an array of data types and sources.  
• Develop enabling software solutions using a variety of scripting languages that address real world user requirements; writes and debugs custom code and creates user documentation.  
• Monitor and understand high level operational geospatial processes. 
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively. 

Skills Required: 

• Minimum 5 years of technical experience in developing custom software solutions performing data extraction, manipulation, and visualization with proficiency in Java, Python, R, Javascript, and/or databases 
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team  
• Communicates effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums 
• Willingness to work onsite 80% or as needs dictate 
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, GIS. 
• Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship 

Additional Skills Desired 

Some familiarity in these areas would be fabulous. 

• Familiarity with concepts such as Data visualization; Data management, Data integration, User Interface, Databases 
• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, Openstack, etc. 
• Experience with some big data technologies such as Kubernetes, Spark, Hive, and/or Hadoop,  Accumulo, ElasticSearch 
• Experience with Apache NiFi, Apache Airflow, or Kafka 
• Experience with GIS data and tools for GIS analysis 
• An adaptable and solution centric mindset that embraces technology enablers. 
• Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and DevSecOps  
• Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment  
• Can work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment, with factory reach-back support. 
• Experience as a military/intelligence analyst, supporting the military/IC, or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus! 

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● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $119,000.00 - $199,000.00 annually.● 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

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

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.