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Software Engineer

Maxar Technologies
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Virginia, Herndon
2325 Dulles Corner Boulevard (Show on map)
May 27, 2025
Please review the job details below.

On-Site work required

REQUIRED: Active Top Secret security clearance

MAXAR is a leader in the field of signal and image processing. This team is building innovative software using mathematical solutions to support users in the defense and intelligence communities.

Benefits:

  • Work-life balanceto include flexible working opportunities and generous time off.
  • Family-first benefitslike adoption reimbursement, pet insurance and mental health resources.
  • Educational perkssuch as student loan repayment, paid certifications and tuition reimbursement.
  • Career growth opportunitiesincluding an internal mobility program and leadership training and development.
  • Diversified healthcare and investmentoptions including multiple medical plans, a stock purchase program and 401(k).

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.

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Top Secret security clearance, eligible for SCI
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technology fields
    (
    5 years of professional experience in lieu of degree)
  • 5+ years of experience in related fields
  • Programming skills in C++ and/or Java
  • Experience with Python
  • Version control experience in Git (GitHub, GitLab, BitBucket)

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.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 radar and research scientist experts to solve issues and iterate to improve image product quality.
  • 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

Desired Qualifications:

  • Other language skills: Java, scripting or similar
  • Experience with formal software development methodologies (Agile)
  • Experience writing software implementing algorithms

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In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

* 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.

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.

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