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Maxar is seeking a product support engineer for our One World Terrain (OWT) program. The OWT program provides the U.S. Army with state-of-the-art 3D Terrain Data for the Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE). Maxar uses satellite imagery-based photogrammetry for 3D Surface Model creation, advanced Machine Learning (ML) for per pixel classification, image science for texture extraction and High-performance computing (HPC) compute clusters and high-speed disk system to support a fully automated 3D Terrain Generation capability. A successful candidate will join the growing engineering team to support Maxar's OWT program execution and Maxar product development
In this role, you will work directly with Maxar's 3D terrain engineering and sub-contractor team members , creating new and innovative solutions to complex and challenging spatial problems. The Maxar's 3D programs deliver 3D global terrain capability and associated information services that support a fully virtual representation of the physical Earth through the Army network. The US Army's One World Terrain (OWT) program is a key component of the Army's Synthetic Training Environment (STE) modernization initiative t o provide a realistic, common, and automatically generated global geospatial dataset for simulation, mission command, and intelligence systems to conduct collective training.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- US Citizen eligible for U.S. SECRET security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in computer science (or related field of study) or significant relevant experience
- 5+ years direct software development experience
- 3+ years of experience working in a highly regulated (DoD) software development environment
- Extensive knowledge of C / C++
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with Python, C#, JavaScript / Typescript, HTML
- Experience with AI and Machine Learning (ML) algorithms
- Comfortable working in a Linux or Windows environment
- Experience using geospatial transforms and different coordinate systems
- Experience with image processing
- Familiarity with 3D graphics rendering, game engine, or image generator technology
- Experience with HPC clustering, multi-threaded, multi-process, and GPU optimizations
- Familiarity with cloud computing and storage
- Prior experience with DoD / Army simulation strongly desired
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 ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington:
$107,000.00 - $229,000.00 annually.
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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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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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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