Senior Software Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Overview:

As a Senior Software Engineer at Maxar, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining software applications that underpin our mission-critical operations. You will work closely with a diverse team of technologists, government leaders, and analysts to deliver solutions that meet the unique challenges of special operations environments. This role requires agility, creativity, and a strong commitment to excellence in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

Is this you?

• You excel in an agile and fast-paced development environment and are comfortable working at the speed of mission.
• You thrive on working closely with other developers, technologists, government task leaders and analysts across multiple disciplines in a collaborative environment to advance mission objectives.
• You are a creative problem-solver who wants to apply breakthrough technologies for the good of humanity.
• You are curious and enjoy the challenge of solving hard problems and will stop at nothing to find a solution.

Who we are:

• We are a multi-faceted software development team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed cloud infrastructure with a true big-data footprint (over 10 petabytes)
• Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems in support of special operations analysts and their on-going activities.
• Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are core to our delivery approach, anchored by a need to work quickly in support of our missions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Expertise: Utilize your expertise in backend languages such as Python, Java, or C# to design and implement robust software solutions. Experience with web frameworks like Django, FastAPI, and frontend frameworks such as React or Angular will be instrumental in developing user-friendly interfaces and APIs.

• Data Processing and Infrastructure: Lead initiatives involving big data technologies such as Spark, DeltaLake, and HDFS to handle large-scale data processing and analytics. Experience with DevOps practices and automation tools (e.g., Docker, Ansible) is essential for maintaining a self-managed cloud infrastructure supporting over 10 petabytes of data.

• Agile Development: Embrace agile methodologies to deliver prototypes and iterate quickly based on mission feedback. Your ability to prototype and adapt solutions rapidly will be critical in meeting dynamic mission requirements.

• Collaboration and Mission Support: Work closely with government task leaders, analysts, and cross-functional teams to understand mission objectives and translate them into technical solutions. Your contributions will directly support special operations activities aimed at safeguarding national security interests.

Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information science, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development and engineering roles using Python and Java or C#.
• Proven expertise in backend and frontend technologies, web frameworks, and database management (relational and NoSQL).
• Strong familiarity with DevOps practices, automation tools, and cloud infrastructure management (Docker, Ansible)
• Willingness to work onsite in Springfield, VA.

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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. 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. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$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: 

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.