Summary 

Maxar is seeking a Sr. Staff Data Scientist to join our Insights team. The team is based in Westminster, CO, but Palo Alto, CA is another possible location. 

In this role, you will build state-of-the-art, Cloud-based machine learning, computer vision, and image processing algorithms to extract information and insight from our massive petabyte-scale imagery archive. We work on a wide variety of image-processing topics ranging from deep learning to physics-based models to understand our changing planet. You will contribute to challenging and rewarding projects of national and worldwide importance. 

Maxar has a geographically distributed workforce, including remote employees, across many different time zones. This role operates on a hybrid work schedule with the expectation of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote. 

Responsibilities 

• Develop next-generation technology for image processing, machine learning, and predictive analytics. 

• Develop innovative, scalable algorithms and software prototypes for advanced image processing projects, including object detection, image segmentation, change detection, and pattern of life analysis. 

• Work collaboratively with scientists, technical leads, product managers, customers, and end users to collect requirements, design solutions, and deliver software. 

• Travel to other company sites or customers to interact with business leaders and collaborate with other development teams. 

• Represent the organization in business development, including briefing customers on company capabilities.  Represent the organization at external conferences and present advancements with our products. 

• Provide thought leadership and direction to help guide research and development at Maxar. 

Minimum Qualifications 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident 

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline plus a minimum of 3 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in the same fields plus a minimum of 6 years of professional experience. 

• Experience with software development and algorithm design with Python. 

• Advanced expertise and a track record of significant achievement in image processing or related fields. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Excellent leadership and collaboration skills. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Expertise in a subset of the following: machine learning, object detection, image segmentation, computer vision, image processing, remote sensing, spectral science, neural models for autonomous vehicles/robotics, structure from motion (SfM), natural language processing (NLP), large language models, data fusion, change detection, and pattern of life analysis. 

• Experience with satellite image analysis using imagery from Sentinel-2, Landsat, MODIS, or high-resolution sensors. 

• Familiarity with geographic information systems (GIS) and geospatial data. 

• Experience in software design and development, including proficiency with modern software development practices and tools. Proficiency with continuous integration, and continuous delivery approaches to software development and deployment in cloud-based environments. 

• Experience with Linux and GPU computing in an HPC cluster environment. 

• Experience with cloud computing environments, such as AWS.  

• Experience building applications in Docker containers. Experience automating their deployment, scaling, and management using Kubernetes. 

• Experience building model inference workflows using model inference platforms or workflow orchestration tools, such as KServe or Argo Workflows. 

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with remote and/or geographically distributed teams. 

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all of our U.S. job postings. 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. To accommodate all locations, we have listed the bottom to the top of the possible range, and will share the target range for a specific location during the recruiting discussion. Individual pay will be competitive based on a candidates unique set of knowledge, skills, and geographic diversity, with earnings potential commensurate with experience. The range for this position is:

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

This position will be posted for a minimum of three business days, and will be posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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.