Maxar Technologies

Staff Software Engineer

Maxar Technologies$102K — $149K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of experience in developing complex software systems
  • Proficient in Python (Django) for web services and scripting
  • Strong knowledge of Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CENTOS/AL3)
  • Familiar with API concepts (REST/JSON/YAML)
  • Experience with test automation frameworks such as Cucumber, Gherkin, Behave

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop operational code for new features and bug fixes
  • Create automated unit, functional, and integration tests
  • Document and demonstrate functionality and test outcomes
  • Troubleshoot operational software issues
  • Communicate issues and results while meeting deadlines
  • Participate in practice communities to enhance best practices

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including a robust 401(k) with company match
  • Access to mental health resources
  • Unique perks including student loan repayment assistance and adoption reimbursement
  • Pet insurance to support personal well-being
  • Incentive eligibility based on contribution and performance
Full Job Description
We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our Spacewrx team in Westminster, CO.

This position can work remotely two days per week and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays.

The Spacewrx software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Vantor Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Space Vehicle Operators, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners.

As a member of an agile scrum team, the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross-functional team on the next gen, cloud-based, satellite ground system software. The team member will provide on-schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation.

Responsibilities
  • Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs
  • Develop automated unit, functional, and integration tests
  • Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results
  • Troubleshoot operational issues
  • Support deadlines and communicate issues/results
  • Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience
  • Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems
  • Expertise with Python for webservices (django) and scripting
  • Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CENTOS/AL3)
  • Expertise with API concepts like REST/JSON/YAML
  • Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin, Behave


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S, docker, jenkins, helm, terraform
  • Experience with RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch
  • Expertise with Ruby and GO programing languages
  • Experience in hybrid cloud networks
  • Experience with CI/CD
  • Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems
  • Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment
  • Experience with operational support of a complex microservice based system

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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: $102,000.00 - $136,000.00 - $149,600.00 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
NASDAQ

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