Maxar Technologies

Full Stack Software Development Engineer

Maxar Technologies$125K — $140K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government TS/SCI security clearance, willing to obtain CI Polygraph
  • Security+ certification or ability to acquire
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field plus 5+ years relevant experience, or Master's degree with 3+ years, or equivalent
  • Proven experience in both frontend and backend development
  • Willingness to work onsite in Herndon, VA, including time inside a SCIF
  • Proficient in full-stack development, particularly with RESTful services using Java/Node.js
  • Experience with PostgreSQL and Linux/Unix environments

Responsibilities

  • Research, design, develop, implement, and improve software solutions with a team
  • Develop backend services in Java or Node.js for optimal performance
  • Contribute to all layers of the technology stack in development efforts
  • Create intuitive user interfaces using modern JavaScript libraries
  • Implement sound software development practices including testing and documentation
  • Analyze requirements and tackle technical challenges for robust solutions

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package
  • Robust 401(k) with company match
  • Mental health resources
  • Student loan repayment assistance
  • Adoption reimbursement and pet insurance
Full Job Description
Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level.

Vantor seeks a cleared Full-Stack Software Developer to collaborate as part of a dynamic full technology stack engineering team working on a large-scale Government Geospatial Information software system, contributing to both operations and new development. Our team is building a cloud-based collaborative geospatial mapping platform that leverages commercial technologies to meet the needs of our users. This position requires an engineer capable of working across various technical domains to support mission success.

Responsibilities:
  • Research, evaluate, design, develop, implement, test, and improve existing software in collaboration with a team of software developers, software testers, system engineers, and DevOps engineers.
  • Design and develop backend services (primarily Java, Node.js) optimized for UI performance and user experience, collaborating closely with UI/UX developers.
  • Contribute to development efforts across the technology stack.
  • Design and implement intuitive and effective user interfaces using modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks (e.g., D3.js, Leaflet, OpenLayers, potentially others like React/Angular/Vue), understanding user workflows (especially Geospatial Analysts).
  • Champion and implement sound software development processes, emphasizing testing (unit, component, integration) and clear documentation.
  • Analyze complex requirements and technical challenges, exercising judgment to select appropriate methods and techniques to develop robust solutions.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be willing and able to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
  • Security+ Certification or ability to acquire
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, eoftware engineering, or a related technical discipline plus 5+ years of relevant professional software development experience; OR Master's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proven experience developing both user interfaces and backend services.
  • Be willing and able to work onsite in Herndon VA, with a portion of the time worked inside a SCIF
  • Full-Stack Development Proficiency: Demonstrated experience building and consuming RESTful web services (using Java and/or Node.js) and developing responsive user interfaces using modern web technologies (JavaScript ES6+, HTML5, CSS3).
  • UI Framework/Library Experience: Proven ability to build UIs with modern JavaScript libraries, requiring specific experience with D3.js and familiarity with mapping libraries like Leaflet or OpenLayers.
  • Database & Environment Experience: Experience working with relational databases (PostgreSQL strongly preferred) including SQL, coupled with proficiency using Git version control and working within a Linux/Unix environment.
  • Agile & Testing Practices: Solid understanding and practical experience working within an Agile/Scrum framework and implementing software testing (unit, integration, component).
  • Collaboration & Problem Solving: Strong analytical skills, ability to solve complex technical problems, and effective communication skills for collaboration within a team.


Preferred Skills:
  • Extensive experience (6+ years) in JavaScript, UI/UX, and RESTful service development.
  • Deep expertise in specific UI frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue, advanced D3.js).
  • Experience with Java Swing (if relevant for specific legacy components).
  • Experience contributing to or managing Open-Source Software projects.
  • Experience with C++ programming.
  • Advanced knowledge and practical application of automated testing strategies and tools.


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Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, 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 California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

$125,000.00 - $140,000.00

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

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 Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting.

To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies is a space technology company that provides solutions for Earth observation, space infrastructure, and geospatial intelligence. The company was formed in 2017 through the merger of DigitalGlobe and MDA. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado and has operations in Canada, Europe, and Asia. The company has a diverse customer base that includes government agencies, commercial companies, and non-profit organizations.
Learn more about Maxar Technologies
Size
4,400 employees
Market Cap
$3.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$303 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+2.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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