Software Engineer

Maxar is looking for a Software Engineer to join an agile and fast-paced development team creating software to support operational needs around the world. Do you have the drive to contribute to our nation's security? In an increasingly data-rich environment, threats to our country are harder to detect and require the augmentation of intelligence by machines. As a part of our Maxar team, you can help turn this complex problem into a real solution for important US Government customers.

LOCATION: Colorado Springs - On Site

Benefits:

• Work-life balance to include flexible working opportunities and generous time off.

• Family-first benefits like adoption reimbursement, pet insurance and mental health resources.

• Educational perks such as student loan repayment, paid certifications and tuition reimbursement.

• Career growth opportunities including an internal mobility program and leadership training and development.

• Diversified healthcare and investment options including multiple medical plans and 401(k).

Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance applications and services to exceed our customer expectations.This includes full lifecycle development and ownership of the entire requirement/solution.

• Foster and support the ongoing growth and practices of agile development within the organization.

• Collaborate with teammates. To us, this means being a good listener and bringing an attitude that creates an environment where innovative ideas flourish.

• Participate in the requirements analysis and design for software applications or sub-components.

• Code or maintain software applications or sub-components from specifications.

• Follow established software development process.

• Create appropriate process artifacts including: requirements documentation, design documentation, and test plans.

• Test applications as identified in the development methodology, and create necessary documentation.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be U.S. Citizen and eligible for SECRET security clearance

• BS in Computer Science or related discipline. 5 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• Experience with Object Oriented software development theory and associated methodologies

• Good understanding of coding methods and best practices

• 3 years of related experience in Software Development.

• Strong C++ or Java programming skills.

• Must be willing to work on-site.

Desired Qualifications:

• Excellent Math and Physics skills

• Agile software development lifecycle experience.

• Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to stay organized while balancing multiple priorities.

• JavaScript/React/Vue experience.

• Proficiency with database tools such as PostgreSQL or MongoDB.

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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

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 Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.

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.