Maxar Technologies

Scientific Software Engineer

Maxar Technologies$105K — $154K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizen status required due to export control laws.
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field.
  • 5+ years experience with a Bachelor's, 3+ years with a Master's, or a PhD; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
  • Proficient in software engineering methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Support RadCAM software systems in space operations environments.
  • Design and monitor service reliability for existing systems.
  • Develop and test software integrated with the ground system using CI/CD.
  • Collaborate with experts to enhance satellite imaging sensor capabilities.
  • Link RadCAM team to broader software development teams and enforce best practices.
  • Advise on architectural decisions for a cloud-based tech stack.
  • Troubleshoot operational issues and data anomalies.

Benefits

  • Robust 401(k) with company match.
  • Access to mental health resources.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Adoption reimbursement and pet insurance.
  • Incentive eligibility based on contributions and performance.
Full Job Description
To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

Vantor is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Radiometric Calibration, Assessment, and Monitoring (RadCAM) team in Longmont, CO. This is a unique opportunity to build software that directly supports the calibration and performance of a satellite constellation. You'll work alongside scientists and remote sensing experts to ensure the quality of the imagery and data products used by customers around the world. If you're excited about applying software engineering to real-world space systems, Earth observation, and scientific analysis, this role offers the chance to have a direct impact on how satellite data is collected, calibrated, and delivered.

Responsibilities:

  • Support RadCAM software systems within Vantor's space operations and production environments.

  • Perform service design and architecture and perform service reliability monitoring on existing systems.Provide software design and technical support to members of the RadCAM team.

  • Develop and test software that integrates with the existing ground system through the Vantor continuous integration/continuous deployment pipeline.Develop automated unit, integration, and functional tests.

  • Collaborate with RadCAM’s Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) to commission future satellite imaging sensors and enhance the current capacity of Vantor’s radiometric calibration operations.

  • Provide an interface between RadCAM team and the greater Vantor software development teams and assist in guiding RadCAM team’s adhering tosoftware best practices.

  • Provide architectural and design advice on the future direction of a cloud-based, distributed tech stack.

  • Troubleshoot operational issuesand data anomalies, on the ground and in space.

  • Support deadlines and communicate issues/results.

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Must be a U.S. citizen 

  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, or related field 

  • Two additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree 

  • Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD; or equivalent experience. 

  • Strong verbal and written communication, organization, and leadership skills

  • Strong software engineering skills

  • Experience with CI/CDpipeline deployment workflow

  • Experience developing applications that run on Linux

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Willing and able to obtain U.S. Government Secret security clearance 

  • Python fluency 

  • Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems 

  • Experience with image processing, geospatial analysis, and remote sensing data. 

  • Experience working in an Agile process 

  • Experience supporting operations in production and test environments 

  • Experience with SOA/REST/JSON in Kubernetes and AWS 

  • Experience with PostgreSQL 

  • Experience with operational support of an AWS Cloud Infrastructure and microservice based architecture 

  • Experience with docker and virtual environments 

Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate’s experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

● The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $105,000.00 - $140,000.00 - $154,000.00 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

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. 

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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