Staff Software Development Engineer

Please review the job details below. We are hiring immediately for a Staff Software Development Engineer to join our team in Westminster, CO. This position allows for working from home a few days per week. The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Maxar Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Space Vehicle Operators, Scrum Master and Product Owners. 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 ground 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. Responsibilities Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs 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 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 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 Life With Us: Built In has recognized Maxar as a "Best Place to Work" in Colorado and Washington D.C., making it a top workplace. This designation is based on an analysis of compensation and benefits and focuses on remote and flexible work options, employee programs, and more. There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to Work, Top Employer, and Candidate Experience Winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution. to our collective mission. So, we recognize that with best-in-class benefits like: 401K matching and immediate vesting schedule Career growth opportunities Family-friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options Programs to help you grow, like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development Student loan repayment Generous time off Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision at affordable monthly rates #LI-MG1 In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidates 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 Colorado is: $102,000.00 - $170,000.00 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 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 Maxars Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Maxars 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. Maxar is organized into two core businesses with distinct focuses: Maxar Intelligence and Maxar Space Systems. Maxar Intelligence delivers secure, precise geospatial intelligence to government and commercial customers, leveraging decades of deep mission understanding and a robust foundation for solutions that are swift, scalable, and cost-effective. In parallel, Maxar Space Systems is a leading provider of comprehensive space technologies, addressing diverse needs with a legacy of over 60 years in mission systems engineering, product design, spacecraft manufacturing, and testing. Maxar Technologies is an equal opportunity 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. We comply with disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact our Maxar Talent Acquisition staff at careers@maxar.com.