SCI) at Maxar Technologies

Herndon, Virginia, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Geospatial Intelligence, National Security, DefenseIndustries

Requirements

Must be US Citizen
Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to obtain a CI Polygraph
B.S. in Data Science, Engineering, Math, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Geography or related field
7+ years designing, developing, testing, and deploying AI/ML models on a variety of data types
2+ years working with synthetic training data generation, low-shot learning, and robust ML (not limited to computer vision)
2+ years working with cloud-based platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) and integrating AI/ML capabilities (SageMaker, IBM Watson Studio, etc.)
Experience with remote sensing, GEOINT datasets, and government collection platforms including electro-optical (EO), radio frequency (RF)

Responsibilities

Contributing to multi-discipline AI/ML research teams use of multi-INT data (with emphasis on GEOINT) to design/create/implement and rigorously evaluate machine learning approaches and relevant technologies
Data engineering to transform various data types to support various phases of the AI/ML workflow
Architect and develop novel AI/ML models (e.g., computer vision, semantic activity detection) applied to government data and integration
Design, implement, and evaluate various edge-based AI/ML solutions to include hardware and software stacks
Keeping abreast on recent AI/ML technical advances from industry and academia and applying them to customer mission problems
Developing/maintaining expertise on a broad spectrum of AI/ML domains such as but not limited to computer vision, geospatial analytics/prediction, signal processing, and agentic approaches and synthesizing them to prototype capabilities
Providing strategic advice to government on various AI/ML industry and research trends and solutioning
Briefing government clients, contractor partners and internal Maxar teams on delivery progress, evaluation results and project challenges
Advising Maxar and the project manager on the strengths and weaknesses of various AI/ML approaches, staffing footprints and delivery strategies
Providing subject matter expertise and mentoring other team members
Integrating and fielding a range of talents and personnel spanning the full landscape of data scientist skillsets: ETL, mathematics and modeling, data engineering, visualization and storytelling, platform integration and data analytics
Generating sprint-style projections and risk assessments for AI/ML deliveries
Traveling occasionally to local government sites for customer meetings and demonstrations

Skills

AI/ML

Machine Learning

Computer Vision

GEOINT

Data Engineering

Multi-modal Data

Semantic Activity Detection

Edge Computing

Multi-INT

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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