Staff Software Developer with Security Clearance

Please review the job details below. Job Description Summary This role is within the Mission Control group, which is responsible for design and development of software that support satellites serving multiple LEO missions. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Scrum Master, Product Owners and Agile Manager. 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 system software. The team member will provide on-schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation. Your day to day will be focused on creating software that will facilitate the command & control, data collection and monitoring of health and safety of our Imaging Satellites. Responsibilities * Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs* Mentoring junior developers* Serve as a technical leader for the team* 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 Basic Qualifications * Must be a U.S. Citizen and be willing and able to obtain a Secret security clearance.* Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems* Expertise with Python* Expertise with test automation* Expertise in UNIX* Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience Preferred Qualifications * Expertise with Angular, Python and/or Ruby* Experience with SOA/REST/JSON/PostgreSQL/AWS S3/Cloud Foundry/Elasticsearch* 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 The compensation range for this position is $ 113,000 to $ 188,000 annually, dependent on skills and experience. This position is also eligible for a bonus and equity plan. 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.

Created: 2025-11-15