Sr. Software Developer (Computer Vision)

Maxar is seeking an independent, creative, and driven Software Developer/Data Scientist to join our team at a Northern VA government customer site. The ideal candidate is passionate about technology and is an expert in computer vision models and other data-driven solutions. Our customers have some of the most interesting needs and hardest challenges to resolve. Our solutions require integrated models based on large and varied datasets, feeding analytic applications to extract patterns and behaviors obscured within the data to augment the capabilities of human operators. We need experienced Software Developers/Data Scientists to work on all stages of the data science pipeline, including applying existing machine learning software across large hyper-parameter trade spaces, developing new machine learning algorithms, and evaluating the best the commercial AI/ML industry has to offer for our problem set.

Why Maxar?

• Build advanced algorithms to gain analytic insights from a wide range of open-source, commercial, and government data.
• Enable machine learning models, automate workflows, and design and develop custom applications for unique national security missions.
• Provide training to expand your skills within a fast-paced, challenging environment.
• Prioritize mission-first approaches vital to national security.

What would you be doing?

• Extract and transform data using programming languages such as Python and associated open-source data analytics libraries.
• Apply algorithms to derive specific customer data analytic results and utilize big data analytics tools to assess risks of adverse threat activities.
• Extend existing algorithms to support customer needs and apply data science methods to optimize convolutional neural networks for classification, localization, and segmentation of remotely-sensed imagery.
• Contribute to the development of data analytics, user workflows, security authentication, and service call architecture within our software suite.
• Create rapid prototypes and implement complex systems focused on managing, analyzing, and visualizing large sets of CV data.
• Work with emerging technologies and data science techniques to address critical needs of the Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, and other government agencies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen with current/active TS/SCI clearance, willing to obtain a CI Polygraph.
• Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or a PhD with 8 years of experience.
• Willing to work onsite in Springfield, VA.
• Strong development skills in C++, Python, R, SQL, and shell script.
• Experience writing and working with GPU-accelerated software and using Docker for packaging and delivering data science capabilities.
• Experience in developing and testing machine learning, deep learning, or computer vision models and conducting feasibility research for algorithm development.

Desired Qualifications:

• Graduate experience in probabilistic and stochastic statistical analysis or computational intelligence.
• Strong object-oriented programming skills; containerization experience (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, GCP, Azure) and development tools (Git, GitLab CI/CD).
• Effective communication skills and ability to work independently or in a team.
• Experience with different flavors of Linux (Debian, Red Hat, Ubuntu) and programming in parallel computing.
• Familiarity with PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Keras; experience in a government computing environment.

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges in all U.S. job postings based on geographic labor costs. Individual pay will be competitive, based on a candidate's unique knowledge and experience. The range for this position is $127,000.00 - $270,000.00 annually.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. Additional incentive eligibility is based on contribution and performance. For further benefits information, please visit: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits.

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. Maxar employees must follow all applicable Maxar policies and COVID-19 requirements. 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.