Software Systems Engineer (TS/SCI)

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Job description

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Maxar is seeking Systems Engineers with varying levels of experience to support the development, integration, and deployment of advanced intelligence capabilities in a classified environment. You will be part of a project team responsible for designing and maintaining system architectures that integrate various components into a larger operational infrastructure. Deployment will span multiple networks, utilizing hybrid architectures consisting of both local and cloud infrastructures.

Our team builds and maintains critical infrastructure that powers cutting-edge software solutions to support defense and intelligence missions. Maxar's products and services contribute to national security, enhance the latest app technologies, and support efforts for the health and sustainability of our planet. Join us and make a meaningful impact by helping solve the world's most pressing challenges.

As an industry-leading earth observation satellite imagery provider, Maxar unlocks the potential of space to help governments and businesses solve problems on Earth and beyond. We monitor global change, deliver broadband communications, and advance space operations with capabilities in Space Infrastructure and Earth Intelligence.

Principal Responsibilities:

• Assist in system architecture design and integration across both cloud and local environments.

• Contribute to technical and user documentation, ensuring content is accurate and user-friendly.

• Collaborate with other engineers (software, network, and DevOps) to ensure proper system integration and performance.

• Troubleshoot system outages and communicate with the operational team and customer representatives to assist in addressing issues promptly.

• Support system deployment in hybrid architectures, ensuring smooth transitions from test to operational environments.

• Ability to help improve, refine and establish processes through cross functional teams to streamline communication, configuration management, documentation and deliveries.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must have a current/active TS/SCI clearance.

• Bachelor's degree in Systems Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (4 years of additional experience may be substituted for a degree).

• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering.

• Must be willing to work in the office 5 days a week in Herndon, VA or Melbourne, FL.

• Experience in developing technical and user documentation.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies and working within cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency with Model based system engineering (MBSE).

• Exposure to defense and intelligence systems, with domain-specific knowledge being an asset.

• Familiarity with cloud infrastructures, hybrid environments, and system optimization techniques is a plus.

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. 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. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

$89,000.00 - $189,000.00 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:

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements as well as those of Maxar customers and third parties. Individual job requirements may vary, and Maxar reserves the right to modify its policies and requirements as it deems appropriate in accordance with applicable law.

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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