Sr Staff Software Development Engineer

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Job Description Summary 

Plans, designs, develops and tests software systems or applications for software enhancements and new products.  

Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments and may begin to coordinate activities of other team members. Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 6 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. 

Job Description 

Would you like to be a part of our journey to create a world unique “Globe in 3D” based on satellite imagery? Would you like to work in a global organization with highly competent colleagues? Are you a curious, dedicated software developer who want to work with cutting edge technology? This might be the position for you! 
 
Maxar is currently seeking Software Developers to join our R&D centre in Westminster, CO US. 

We are establishing a new team in US to work with our Swedish 3D centre of excellence  
 
Life with us 

Maxar is a large corporation with the feel of a small company. We invest in creating an environment where all employees can grow, learn and have fun together. We believe in timely, transparent communication, and short decision paths. We know decisions are best made by the people closest to the tasks, and you will have a chance to influence and take on responsibility. To create our solutions we have a close cooperation with our US based colleagues. 
 
Our solutions 

3D is our core and our solutions all originates from our unique 3D geodata with the world's highest quality based on commercial satellite images. Our 3D visualisation, analyses, geo-registering and navigation tools , and data models offer decision-makers all over the world a very accurate 3D basis for use in areas such as navigation security, defence, and infrastructure. 
 
What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues): 

As a Software Developer with us, you will work in agile teams with algorithm development. This new team is being establish at a Maxar office in Westminster, CO and will work closely with the teams in the Swedish organization. The software development is done in a variety of languages, including C, C++, Go, Python, Javascript and Rust; mainly in a Linux environment. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into a realized product. We are leading the production of the Globe in 3D from satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available.. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into products. We are a world leading 3D image processing company especially with satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available. Examples of applications are: stereo algorithms, mesh and voxel processing, georegistration of images and georegistration of video sequences in real time. In short almost all image processing / computer vision challenges in 3D+time, to build a living Globe in 3D.  

 
The Maxar 3D Production software is used by ~80 operators to create and export 3D data by using state-of-the-art HPC technologies both on-prem and in the cloud. Our 3D Content Management Systems are deployed at several different customer sites. We have produced 100 million square km of 3D data to date. 
 
Minimum requirements: 
MSc degree in computer science, electrical engineering, signal processing or related area. 
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience. 

Science fundamentals, i.e.: 

• Basic knowledge of computer hardware architectures 

• Solid understanding of operating systems concepts 

• Knowledge of complex data structures 

• Familiar with memory management and memory layout 

• Skilled in process concurrency - processes/threads, synchronization, etc. 

• Familiar with STL 

• Mathematics 

• Solid understanding of linear algebra 

 
Demonstrated experience in each of the following: 

• C and C++ 

• GO 

• Linux 

• Algorithm development 

Preferred qualifications: 

• Experience in image processing 

• System design for software products 

• Understanding of sensor calibration and sensor models 

• Machine Learning 

• Kubernetes, Docker and/or Ansible  

• Microservice architecture  

• Database management  

• Geodata  

• Cyber security 

• Vulkan 

• Working with constraint memory and resources Recent experience with Python 

• Computer Vision and Remote Sensing knowledge 

• Understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) 

• Familiar with aerial navigation systems 

• Usage of Git/GitLab 

• Test Automation 

• Embedded systems 

• Porting software to different Linux systems 

 
 
 Must be a US Citizen with the ability to apply for and hold a US Government Secret National Security Clearance 

 

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 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. 

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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.