Elasticsearch Engineer at Maxar Technologies

Westminster, Colorado, United States

Maxar Technologies Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
Geospatial Intelligence, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Bachelor’s degree in a computer-related major, such as computer science, electronic engineering, or computer engineering
  • Must possess current U.S. Security Clearance or have the ability to obtain secret clearance
  • Experience designing, building, and maintaining Elasticsearch systems, including: designing/architecting ecosystems (cluster sizing), managing data (indices, templates, data streams, data lifecycle/backup policies), cluster management (shard issues, snapshotting/restoring data, cross-cluster replication, scaling clusters), data processing (field mapping, document indexing, ingest pipelines), troubleshooting cluster issues

Responsibilities

  • Designing/architecting Elasticsearch ecosystems – cluster sizing, etc
  • Managing data – working with indices, templates, data streams, data lifecycle/backup policies
  • Cluster management – shard issues, snapshotting/restoring data, cross-cluster replication, scaling clusters
  • Data processing – field mapping, document indexing, ingest pipelines
  • Troubleshoot cluster issues

Skills

Elasticsearch
Kubernetes
Helm
Bash
Python
Agile

Maxar Technologies

Earth intelligence and space infrastructure solutions

About Maxar Technologies

Maxar Technologies specializes in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure, providing essential solutions for both government and commercial clients. The company offers services that help clients monitor and understand changes on our planet, including global broadband communications and advanced capabilities for space exploration. Maxar utilizes its extensive experience and commercial technology to deliver solutions that are fast, scalable, and cost-effective. Unlike many competitors, Maxar focuses on delivering precise and reliable data that supports informed decision-making and strategic planning. The company's goal is to generate value through contracts and partnerships, ensuring clients have the information they need to navigate complex global challenges.

Richmond Hill, CanadaHeadquarters
1957Year Founded
$58.1MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Government & Public Sector, AerospaceIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Data breach could lead to reputational damage and legal liabilities.
Layoffs may impact operational efficiency and employee morale.
GPS-free navigation development may face technical challenges and high costs.

Differentiation

Maxar specializes in complete space solutions and geospatial intelligence.
The company leverages decades of mission expertise for high-value solutions.
Maxar offers GPS-free navigation using 3D maps for drones and airplanes.

Upsides

Partnership with Satellogic enhances defense monitoring capabilities.
Divestment of WeatherDesk allows focus on core space infrastructure.
Global availability on SkyWatch platform boosts satellite imagery accessibility.

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