Maxar Technologies · 5 months ago
Sr Staff Software Development Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$137K/yr - $228K/yr
8+ years expMaxar Technologies is a global organization focused on creating unique 3D geodata based on satellite imagery. They are seeking a Senior Staff Software Development Engineer to join their R&D center in Herndon, VA, where the role involves algorithm development and software system design for complex geospatial applications.
AerospaceGeospatialGovernmentRemote SensingSatellite CommunicationTelecommunications
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into a realized product
Qualification
Required
MSc degree in computer science, electrical engineering, signal processing or related area
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience
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 C and C++
Demonstrated experience in GO
Demonstrated experience in Linux
Demonstrated experience in algorithm development
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to apply for and hold a US Government Secret National Security Clearance
Preferred
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
Benefits
Paid time off
Health and welfare insurance
401(k)
Company
Maxar Technologies
Maxar Technologies is a space technology firm that offers communication and observation satellites for commercial and government sectors.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2004-07-20IPO
Leadership Team
Arvind Srinivasan
Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
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