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Maxar is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior OPIR Analyst to join our team in Aurora, Colorado. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in analyzing OPIR (Overhead Persistent Infrared) events and data, directly impacting our program's effectiveness and mission success.
As a Senior OPIR Analyst, you will have the opportunity to work closely with our algorithms team, contributing to the enhancement of our near real-time data fusion capabilities. Your work will provide vital insights into the performance of our software, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Conduct in-depth analysis of OPIR events and associated data to identify trends, anomalies, and patterns.
- Evaluate and assess the performance of our near real-time data fusion system.
- Collaborate with the algorithms team to refine and improve software capabilities based on analytical findings.
- Provide detailed feedback and recommendations for optimizing algorithms and software performance.
- Identify and document gaps in data and analytical capabilities.
- Prepare and present comprehensive reports and briefings on analysis results and system performance.
- Help to create and update profiles for vehicle systems as the need arises.
- Work with software developers to provide feedback as changes are implemented into applications.
About Us:
- We are a dynamic team focused on leveraging cutting-edge technology to analyze and interpret OPIR data.
- Our program utilizes near real-time data fusion to support critical national security missions.
- We prioritize collaboration and continuous improvement, working closely with our algorithms team to enhance software capabilities.
- We operate in a fast-paced environment, delivering timely and accurate intelligence to support our mission partners.
Minimum Requirements:
- Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to obtain a CI polygraph.
- Minimum of 8+ years of experience in OPIR analysis or related fields.
- Demonstrated expertise in analyzing data from OPIR systems.
- Proven experience with near real-time data fusion systems and techniques.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Must be a self-starter with excellent time-management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple concurrent tasks.
- Experience working with software engineers to provide feedback and validate technical implementations.
- Experience with a scripting language like Python, MATLAB, or similar.
- Must be able to work on-site in Aurora, Colorado.
- Strong understanding of signal processing.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, Mathematics, Remote Sensing, Intelligence Studies, or a related field.
- Experience with specific OPIR systems and platforms.
- Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence applications in data analysis.
- Experience with geospatial analysis.
- Experience conducting pattern of life analysis.
- Experience briefing government leadership.
In support of pay transparency at Maxar, 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 Colorado is: $119,000.00 - $199,000.00 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.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits
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.
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To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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What We Do
Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery—including from our partners—and software technology to deliver mission success on Earth and in space.
We continue to invest in our industry-leading Earth imaging constellation to provide secure, near real-time access to the highest-resolution commercial satellite imagery. Our exquisite imagery archive includes 20+ years of data, and we’re also integrating third-party remote sensing datasets to complement our foundation. To create the future, we’re using petabytes of data, new software and AI/ML technologies to develop products and solutions that can deliver faster, more actionable insights in 2D and 3D and unlock the potential of a multi-sensor world.
Our secure, AI-powered products and services give our customers a strategic advantage, delivering ground truth in near real-time to keep nations safe, improve navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more.
Why Work With Us
Maxar Intelligence is a place for problem solvers, changemakers and go-getters—where people are working together to deliver on an ambitious vision for the geospatial industry to transform the way our customers see the world, and in doing so, see themselves differently.
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