Would you like to be a part of our journey to create a world unique “Globe in 3D” based on satellite imagery? Are you a curious, dedicated software developer who want to work with cutting edge technology? Maxar is currently seeking Technical team lead for our 3D R&D team in Herndon, VA .

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.

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. 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. 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.

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.

Basic knowledge of computer hardware architectures

~ Knowledge of complex data structures

~ Familiar with memory management and memory layout

~ C and C++

~ Linux

~ System design for software products

~ Machine Learning

~ Database management

~ Cyber security

~ Working with constraint memory and resources Recent experience with Python

~ Computer Vision and Remote Sensing knowledge

~ Understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

~ Porting software to different Linux systems

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. 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. 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.