Systems Engineer (Motion GEOINT) at Maxar Technologies

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Maxar is seeking a dedicated and innovative Mid-Level GEOINT Systems Engineer with expertise in Motion GEOINT to join our cutting-edge geospatial solutions team. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining complex GEOINT systems, focusing on real-time motion imagery analysis and integration. Your role will support system engineering, integration, and the continuous enhancement of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) tools. Additionally, you will provide essential training to teams, ensuring they can harness the full potential of GEOINT technologies in dynamic operational environments.

In this role, you'll contribute to mission-critical projects by ensuring the accurate, real-time geospatial data integration essential for decision-making across diverse sectors. Maxar offers an environment where you’ll collaborate with some of the best minds in geospatial intelligence, driving innovation and developing next-generation GEOINT capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, engineer, and integrate Motion GEOINT solutions within broader geospatial systems, ensuring near real-time geospatial data exploitation and analysis.
• Assess technical solutions provided by developers and provide recommendations to the team and government customer.
• Provide technical input across the full project lifecycle, including ConOps, requirements development, feature estimation, system design, developer oversight, systems integration, verification and test (IVT), data interface integration, and operational support.
• Test and evaluate new system capabilities, ensuring they meet operational and system design specifications.
• Monitor and comprehend operational geospatial processes, making adjustments to improve overall system performance.
• Develop and deliver comprehensive training programs for internal teams and external partners on Motion GEOINT tools, applications, and workflows.
• Act as a subject matter expert (SME) on Motion GEOINT, advising leadership and project teams on best practices for system functionality and exploitation.
• Assist in adapting and maturing SAFe Agile processes to meet project requirements, facilitating Sprint planning and Program Increments.
• Monitor and maintain project JIRA boards, Confluence pages, documentation, and other file-sharing platforms.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including geographically distributed operations and development teams, to ensure system requirements and user stories are implemented and traceable through the agile process.
• Maintain and update critical system engineering documents, such as the System Engineering Plan and Software Requirements Traceability Matrix.
• Create and maintain detailed technical documentation, including system designs, network configurations, and operational procedures.
• Facilitate user engagement and training exercises, ensuring smooth adoption of new capabilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.
• Willingness and ability to acquire a CI Poly.
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, GIS, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in GEOINT systems engineering with significant exposure to Motion GEOINT technologies and applications.
• 4+ years of technical experience developing custom software solutions for the intelligence community, with a focus on geospatial context and/or big data analytics.
• Proven ability to work effectively with a geographically distributed operations and development team.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, for interacting with customers, leadership, and technical teams.
• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving skills and a proven ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Experience in developing and maintaining technical documentation, ensuring consistent system compliance with operational and security standards.
• Willingness to work onsite 75% of the time, or as project needs dictate.
• Willing to travel one to two times per fiscal quarter.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with Full Motion Video (FMV) and motion imagery sensors, with a strong understanding of their applications in GEOINT operations.
• Proven experience in training and mentoring teams in the use of advanced geospatial tools and technologies, ensuring users can effectively leverage systems for operational objectives.
• Understanding of cloud-based infrastructures and services such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, including experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including configuration management tools such as Puppet, Chef, or Ansible, and their application in geospatial environments.
• Knowledge of geospatial data models and standards, including OGC Geopackage, WMS, WFS, and NSG, enabling seamless data integration across various platforms.
• Strong understanding of big data analytics, machine learning, and data manipulation techniques in geospatial contexts, providing insights into how emerging technologies can enhance GEOINT capabilities.

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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

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.