Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) Software Engineer (TS/SCI w/ CI poly) - Maxar Technologies : Job Details

Maxar is has an immediate opening for an Extract Transform Load (ETL) Software Engineer to join our team supporting a user base with a mission to solve unique and challenging problems in support of national security. We are seeking an engineer who embraces technology and thrives on the art of the possible. The ideal candidate will be part of a small multi-disciplinary software team and have the unique opportunity to interact directly with users and other technologists to ensure solutions, development and tools meet the needs of the customer.

Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position and required for consideration. Consideration to acquire CI Poly possible.

Location: Herndon, VA or Westminster, CO

Principal Responsibilities:

• Ensure data ingest pipelines are operational to support numerous data flows crucial to national security workflows
• Create discovery and automation tools to enable geospatial and intelligence analysis of complex problems utilizing an array of data types and sources.
• Develop enabling software solutions using a variety of scripting languages that address real world user requirements; writes and debugs custom code and creates user documentation.
• Monitor and understand high-level operational geospatial processes.
• Communicate with multidisciplinary teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.

Skills Required

• 4+ years of technical experience in
  • development, support, and maintenance of ETL applications to develop custom software solutions
  • performing data extraction, manipulation, and visualization with proficiency in Java, Python, R, and/or C++/C#
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
• Communicates effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
• Willingness to work onsite 80% or as needs dictate
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Math, GIS.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship

Additional Skills Desired

Some familiarity in these areas would be fabulous.

• Would be helpful. Experience or willingness with Apache NiFi, Apache Airflow, or Kafka
• Familiarity with concepts such as Data visualization; Data management, Data integration, User Interface, Databases
• Strong Linux skills and familiarity with hybrid cloud/on-prem architecture, AWS, C2S, Openstack, etc.
• Experience with some big data technologies such as ElasticSearch, Kubernetes, Spark, Hive, Hadoop, and/or Accumulo
• Experience with GIS data and tools for GIS analysis
• An adaptable and solution centric mindset that embraces technology enablers.
• Familiarity with common industry software tools, concepts, and DevSecOps
• Experience working with open-source resources in a government computing environment
• Can work independently in a fast-paced dynamic environment, with factory reach-back support.
• Experience as a military/intelligence analyst, supporting the military/IC, or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!

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