Do you like applying geospatial tradecraft and developing Python code in direct support of the security of our Nation? Our team is looking to for a Geospatial Programmer to develop and maintain a geospatial application.

Life with Us:

Project: We support a US Government office who has tasked us with processing Geospatial information and developing custom code to enhance situational awareness and support planning. We've been assisting them in this capacity for several years, augmenting our tools and methodologies to accommodate a continually growing corpus of data.

Career: At Maxar we're very serious about professional development and continuing education. We offer everyone the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Our group has some amazing resources at its disposal specifically for this purpose. You will work with your direct supervisor and/or a mentor to set appropriate goals and design a plan to help you make consistent progress.

Day-to-day with your colleagues:

• Developing custom code, scripts, modules, macro procedures, libraries, and dynamically linked libraries for geospatial analysis functions using Python to augment and analyze data
• Providing ad hoc support for writing scripts in Python and other coding languages to help automate geoprocessing of large datasets in response to analysts' needs. Instructing and assisting analysts in writing custom code and scripts as needed.
• Leveraging available computing resources to handle very large geospatial datasets, creating efficiencies in data management including data deduplication and reduction, streamlining geospatial data processing, and scaling processes from regional to global

Minimum Requirements:

• TS/SCI with Polygraph+
• 5+ years of professional experience
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, geography or related technical field (relevant experience may be substituted for degree)
• Ability to develop workflows, scripts, utilities, and applications using Python and Angular
• Experience with relational databases (PostgreSQL highly preferred)
• Basic understanding of GIS concepts
• Willingness to work full-time (Monday-Friday) on customer site

Preferred Skills:

• Experience using Git and Jira for managing a software project
• Experience with Esri's ArcGIS Server architecture is a welcome addition
• Experience using Python with spatial data and Django
• Knowledge of best practices for data standards, data management, data quality

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Our salary ranges are market-driven and set to allow for flexibility. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidate's unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

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.