Applied Geospatial ML Engineer

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Mental health resources

Student loan repayment assistance

Adoption reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Vantor is seeking an experienced AI/ML engineer to join our mission-driven team. You will contribute to end-to-end AI/ML workflows using multi-INT geospatial data, from data acquisition to model evaluation and hardware-based deployment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in AI/ML, strong Python skills, and hands-on experience with cloud services (AWS/Azure) and geospatial analytics. U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI and ability to obtain CI polygraph.
• B.S. in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, CS, or related field.
• 5+ years designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML models across data types.
• 2+ years in low-shot learning, robust ML, spatial trajectory analytics, and cloud platforms.
• Experience with remote sensing/geospatial datasets (EO/SAR) and gov collection platforms.
• Experience with modern development practices, version control, and CI/CD.
• Strong communication and writing skills; able to present to gov/partners.
• Proficiency with Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to multi-discipline AI/ML teams using multi-INT data to design, implement, evaluate models.
• Engineer diverse data types to support AI/ML workflows.
• Architect, develop, and integrate novel AI/ML models (semantic activity, geospatial analytics).
• Design geospatial AI/ML solutions across hardware and software stacks.
• Stay current on AI/ML advances and apply to mission challenges.
• Mentor government and internal teams on AI/ML trends and delivery.
• Report progress, risks, and results to government clients and leaders.
• Support program execution with data science skills and sprint planning.

Skills

AI/ML engineering

Geospatial analytics

Cloud platforms

Python

Linux

CI/CD

Education

B.S. in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science

M.S. or Ph.D. (preferred)

Tools

SageMaker

Watson Studio

AWS

Azure

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level. Do you have a head for numbers and enjoy being an integral part of solving mission-critical, real-world problems? Do you like working with geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) data? If so, you’ll love working with us! Our solutions require innovative approaches that integrate bespoke capabilities and tools to solve our customers most complex challenges. We’re seeking an experienced AI/ML engineer to work across the full analytical workflow—from data acquisition and model development to pipeline evaluation, application prototyping, and hardware-based solution implementation.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to multi-discipline AI/ML engineering teams using multi-INT data (with emphasis on GEOINT) to design, implement, and evaluate machine learning solutions
• Engineer and transform diverse data types to support all phases of the AI/ML workflow
• Architect, develop, and integrate novel AI/ML models (e.g., semantic activity detection, geospatial analytics, signal processing, and computer vision)
• Design, implement, and assess various geospatial AI/ML solutions across hardware and software stacks
• Stay current on AI/ML advances from industry and academia, applying them to government mission challenges
• Provide subject matter expertise, mentoring, and strategic advice to government and internal teams on AI/ML trends, approaches, and delivery strategies
• Communicate progress, results, risks, and challenges to government clients, partners, and project leadership
• Support program execution by integrating diverse data science skillsets, managing sprint projections, assessing risks, and occasionally traveling for meetings and demonstrations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active TS/SCI and the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• B.S. in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 5+ years designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML models across diverse data types.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with low-shot learning, robust ML, spatial trajectory analytics, and cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and AI/ML services (e.g., SageMaker, Watson Studio).
• Experience working with remote sensing and geospatial datasets, including EO/SAR imagery, sensor-based data streams and familiarity with government collection platforms.
• Experience with modern development practices, including version control, and CI/CD.
• Strong communication skills demonstrated through technical writing and speaking engagements (e.g., briefings, conference presentations), with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Competence with Linux environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proficiency with the Python data science stack (e.g., numpy, pandas, matplotlib, sklearn) and geospatial libraries (e.g., gdal, geopandas, shapely) or equivalent.
• Experience with a designing and implementing a wide variety of geospatial trajectory processing, analysis (e.g., forecasting), and visualization approaches.
• Ability to design and implement compute hardware and infrastructure solutions to support both client and backend AI/ML applications.

Pay Transparency:

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 California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is: $185,000.00 - $228,000.00

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.

EEO Policy:

Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We also provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities in compliance with federal and state laws.