Maxar Technologies

GIS Engineer (Mid)

Maxar Technologies$83K — $139K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field with 4-7 years of experience.
  • Experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
  • Develops geospatial applications and performs complex GIS analyses to support intelligence requirements.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph.

Responsibilities

  • Design, analyze and develop geo-spatial solutions and product specifications.
  • Perform geographic information systems (GIS) analyses on natural resources data.
  • Plan, design, develop, document and analyze spatial and relational databases.
  • Apply software to manage spatial and related tabular data.
  • Build databases by capturing map information with coordinate digitizer.
  • Produce computer map products depicting contents of databases.

Benefits

  • Competitive 401(k) with company match.
  • Mental health resources available.
  • Student loan repayment assistance offered.
  • Adoption reimbursement included.
  • Pet insurance to support all aspects of life.
Full Job Description

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

This role helps design, build, integrate, and sustain secure technical capabilities that support high-volume analysis and mission operations. The position contributes to AI-enabled, data-driven solutions that help users work across complex datasets at scale, improve operational outcomes, and accelerate the delivery of mission-relevant applications and services. All work is performed in secure environments. Work location is Joint Base Anacostia, Arlington, VA, or Reston, VA.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, analyze and develop geo-spatial solutions and product specifications for infrastructure, hydrographic and physiographic features for global geo-spatial images and vector products
  • Performs geographic information systems (GIS) analyses on natural resources data
  • Plans, designs, develops, documents and analyzes spatial and relational databases
  • Applies software to manage spatial and related tabular data
  • Builds databases by capturing map information with coordinate digitizer
  • Produces computer map products depicting contents of databases, Locates sources of GIS data

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field with 4-7 years of experience.
  • Experience with GIS software and spatial data analysis.
  • Develops geospatial applications and performs complex GIS analyses to support intelligence requirements.
  • Active Top Secret clearance with CI Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Experience with system integration and database management
  • Relevant technical or project management certifications
  • Ability to stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies

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 the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $83,000.00 - $139,000.00 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.

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
NASDAQ

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