Lead a technical team in developing 3D visualization software from satellite imagery, engaging in algorithm development and stakeholder communication.
Please review the job details below.
Would you like to be a part of our journey to create a world unique "Globe in 3D" based on satellite imagery? Would you like to work in a global organization with highly competent colleagues? Are you a curious, dedicated software developer who want to work with cutting edge technology? This might be the position for you!
Maxar is currently seeking Technical team lead for our 3D R&D team in Herndon, VA .
Our solutions
3D is our core and our solutions all originates from our unique 3D geodata with the world's highest quality based on commercial satellite images. Our 3D visualisation, analyses , geo-registering and navigation tools , and data models offer decision-makers all over the world a very accurate 3D basis for use in areas such as navigation security, defense , and infrastructure.
What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues):
As the technical lead you will lead a team a s well as act a s a Software Developer with in the team . Y ou will work in agile teams with algorithm development. This new team is being establish ed at a Maxar office in Westminster or Herndon and will work closely with the teams in the Swedish organization. The software development is done in a variety of languages, including C, C++, Go, Python, Javascript and Rust; mainly in a Linux environment. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into a realized product. We are leading the production of the Globe in 3D from satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into products. We are a world leading 3D image processing company especially with satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available. Examples of applications are: stereo algorithms, mesh and voxel processing, georegistration of images and georegistration of video sequences in real time. In short almost all image processing / computer vision challenges in 3D+time, to build a living Globe in 3D.
The Maxar 3D Production software is used by ~ 80 operators to create and export 3D data by using state-of-the-art HPC technologies both on-prem and in the cloud. Our 3D Content Management Systems are deployed at several different customer sites. We have produced 100 million square km of 3D data to date.
The team you will be accountable for will have skill set as described below and even if not all the skillset will be fully developed in all the team members you are expected to lead the activities.
Minimum requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to apply for and hold a US Government Secret National Security Clearance .
MS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, signal processing or related area.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
Science fundamentals, i.e.:
Preferred qualifications:
In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. 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 the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $132,000.00 - $220,000.00 annually.
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
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
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.
Would you like to be a part of our journey to create a world unique "Globe in 3D" based on satellite imagery? Would you like to work in a global organization with highly competent colleagues? Are you a curious, dedicated software developer who want to work with cutting edge technology? This might be the position for you!
Maxar is currently seeking Technical team lead for our 3D R&D team in Herndon, VA .
Our solutions
3D is our core and our solutions all originates from our unique 3D geodata with the world's highest quality based on commercial satellite images. Our 3D visualisation, analyses , geo-registering and navigation tools , and data models offer decision-makers all over the world a very accurate 3D basis for use in areas such as navigation security, defense , and infrastructure.
What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues):
As the technical lead you will lead a team a s well as act a s a Software Developer with in the team . Y ou will work in agile teams with algorithm development. This new team is being establish ed at a Maxar office in Westminster or Herndon and will work closely with the teams in the Swedish organization. The software development is done in a variety of languages, including C, C++, Go, Python, Javascript and Rust; mainly in a Linux environment. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into a realized product. We are leading the production of the Globe in 3D from satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available. Your work also includes conducting a dialogue with stakeholders and transforming their requirements and wishes into products. We are a world leading 3D image processing company especially with satellite images, where we have full access to the best and largest satellite archive available. Examples of applications are: stereo algorithms, mesh and voxel processing, georegistration of images and georegistration of video sequences in real time. In short almost all image processing / computer vision challenges in 3D+time, to build a living Globe in 3D.
The Maxar 3D Production software is used by ~ 80 operators to create and export 3D data by using state-of-the-art HPC technologies both on-prem and in the cloud. Our 3D Content Management Systems are deployed at several different customer sites. We have produced 100 million square km of 3D data to date.
The team you will be accountable for will have skill set as described below and even if not all the skillset will be fully developed in all the team members you are expected to lead the activities.
Minimum requirements:
Must be a US Citizen with the ability to apply for and hold a US Government Secret National Security Clearance .
MS degree in computer science, electrical engineering, signal processing or related area.
Minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
Science fundamentals, i.e.:
- Basic knowledge of computer hardware architectures
- Solid understanding of operating systems concepts
- Knowledge of complex data structures
- Familiar with memory management and memory layout
- Skilled in process concurrency - processes/threads, synchronization, etc.
- C and C++
- GO
- Linux
- Algorithm development
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in image processing
- System design for software products
- Understanding of sensor calibration and sensor models
- Machine Learning
- Kubernetes, Docker and/ or Ansible
- Microservice architecture
- Database management
- Geodata
- Cyber security
- Vulkan
- Working with constraint memory and resources Recent experience with Python
- Computer Vision and Remote Sensing knowledge
- Understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
- Familiar with aerial navigation systems
- Usage of Git/GitLab
- Test Automation
- Embedded systems
- Porting software to different Linux systems
In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. 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 the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $132,000.00 - $220,000.00 annually.
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
Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.
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.
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