Software Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Feedinkoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Hybrid work options

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Student loan repayment

Flexible hours

Job summary

Maxar Intelligence in Westminster, CO is seeking a Software Engineer to join our in-office team three days per week, with the option to work from home two days.

You'll contribute to the Mission Control System within our cloud-based satellite ground system, collaborating with engineers and product owners in an Agile Scrum environment. The role demands strong Ruby programming and test automation skills, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience with complex software systems.
• Expertise with Ruby.
• Expertise with test automation.
• Expertise in UNIX.
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs.
• Develop automated unit and functional tests.
• Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results.
• Troubleshoot operational issues.
• Support deadlines and communicate issues/results.
• Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices.

Skills

Ruby

Test automation

UNIX

Cucumber

Gherkin

Behave

Angular

Python

REST/JSON

AWS

PostgreSQL

Elasticsearch

SOA

Education

Computer Science or Engineering degree

Tools

AWS S3

Cloud Foundry

Elasticsearch

Job description

Overview

Maxar Intelligence is hiring immediately for a Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster, CO. This position requires in‑office work three days per week, with an option to work from home two days.

Background

The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Maxar Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Space Vehicle Operators, Scrum Master and Product Owners. As a member of an agile scrum team, the Software Development Engineer will work on a cross‑functional team on the next gen, cloud‑based, satellite ground system software.

Responsibilities

• Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs.
• Develop automated unit and functional tests.
• Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results.
• Troubleshoot operational issues.
• Support deadlines and communicate issues/results.
• Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience with complex software systems.
• Expertise with Ruby.
• Expertise with test automation.
• Expertise in UNIX.
• Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with SOA/REST/JSON/PostgreSQL/AWS S3/Cloud Foundry/Elasticsearch.
• Expertise with Angular and/or Python.
• Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems.
• Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin, Behave.
• Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment.
• Experience with ops support of a complex UNIX‑based system.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching with immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off and generically.
• Family‑friendly benefits including maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options.
• Programs to help you grow: tuition reimbursement, hackathons, career development, student loan repayment.

Compensation

Base pay for this position within Colorado is $102,000.00 – $170,000.00 annually.

EEO Statement

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.