Senior Software Engineer (TS/SCI)

MAXAR TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 220,000; 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 in Herndon, VA, seeks a seasoned full-stack software engineer to support geospatial data workflows across cloud environments. You will design scalable solutions and lead development lifecycles for mission-critical applications.

Qualifications include TS/SCI clearance, 3+ years leading design, 5+ years programming (Python/Java/Go/Rust), experience with AWS/C2S, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevSecOps. You will collaborate with diverse teams to turn data into actionable intelligence.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with TS/SCI clearance and CI poly.
• Bachelor's degree in CS/EE/CE or related tech.
• 3+ years leading design or architecture of systems.
• 5+ years experience in one or more general-purpose programming languages.
• Experience with large geospatial datasets and cloud processing.
• Experience with AWS and C2S cloud environments.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in cloud/hybrid environments.
• Proven ability to lead small engineering teams.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps, CI/CD.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable solutions for mission-critical apps.
• Participate in all software lifecycle phases.
• Apply standards for high-quality software.
• Work with cloud stacks for data extraction and visualization.
• Develop analytics/derivative data products.
• Collaborate with diverse teams of engineers, clients, users.
• Proactive troubleshooting of issues.

Skills

Leadership experience

Python

Java

Go

Rust

Data analysis

AWS

C2S

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

DevSecOps

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technology fields

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Elasticsearch

MongoDB

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). Please review the job details below. This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level.

Do you 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 full stack software engineer to support work across the full analytical workflow. Technical tasks include ELT, managing, analyzing, and enrichment of large geospatial data sets to extract meaningful knowledge with cloud-based processing technologies and emerging AI/ML techniques. We want a self-motivated engineer who is comfortable digging into data, trying innovative approaches, and isn't afraid to fail fast and move on to other techniques/ideas.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement efficient, flexible solutions that can scale for mission critical applications.
• Active in all aspects of the development lifecycle, including planning, requirements development, software design, implementation and build, documentation, testing, deployment and maintenance.
• Apply software standards and processes to produce high quality, extensible, and maintainable software solutions.
• Work with cloud tech stacks to perform data extraction, manipulation, transformation; visualization of geospatial-temporal data sets
• Develop analytics/derivative data products to help users extract meaningful knowledge
• Proactive approach to trouble shooting and problem-solving issues
• Collaborate with diverse teams of engineers, clients, and users

Minimum Qualifications:

• US citizenship and a current TS/SCI clearance (with willingness to get a CI Polygraph).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technology fields
• 3+ years of leading design or architecture (design patterns, reliability and scaling) of new and existing systems experience
• 5+ years experience in one or more general-purpose programming language(s) (Python, Java, Go, Rust, etc.)
• Experience with data extraction, manipulation, visualization, and analysis of large datasets
• Experience designing and supporting cloud-based architectures, including AWS and C2S environments
• Experience working with containerization and orchestration technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes, in cloud or hybrid environments
• Demonstrated ability to lead small engineering teams and work both independently and collaboratively
• Strong problem-solving mindset and adaptability, with the ability to leverage emerging technologies to solve mission challenges
• Familiarity with modern software development tools, DevSecOps practices, and CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications:

• Design, develop, and deploy AI-native software products that transform large-scale geospatial data into actionable intelligence and mission-critical insights.
• Experience working with NoSQL data stores such as Elasticsearch, MongoDB, or similar technologies
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Experience with designing and implementing a wide variety of geospatial trajectory processing, analysis (e.g., forecasting), and visualization approaches
• Experience designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML or CV models across diverse data types

Pay Transparency:

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 - $220,000.00

Benefits:

• 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.

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.

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 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.

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