Information Security Engineer
Maxar Technologies- Full Time
- Junior (1 to 2 years)
Candidates must possess a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, demonstrating proven experience in software development security, including secure SDLC practices, threat modeling, and vulnerability assessment. They should have demonstrable experience writing, testing, and debugging software for hardware platforms, along with experience with U.S. Government contracts and familiarity with government standards and procurement processes. Strong knowledge of International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and experience working with ITAR systems, including managing access to controlled technical data and ensuring compliance with applicable controls and regulations, are required. Furthermore, candidates should have experience with software version control systems (e.g., Git), continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated testing frameworks, along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The Senior Software Security Engineer will implement and champion secure coding practices and software development security methodologies throughout the development lifecycle, collaborating closely with software engineers to define software requirements and ensure seamless hardware/software integration. They will implement and enforce secure coding practices (e.g., SAST, DAST, threat modeling) and review and advise on the development of software for ITAR-controlled payloads, ensuring adherence to export control laws and company policies. The role involves ensuring all software development activities and deliverables comply with U.S. Government standards and ITAR regulations, conducting threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and security code reviews, developing and maintaining comprehensive software documentation, and supporting the integration, testing, and deployment of software solutions. Additionally, the engineer will contribute to the continuous improvement of software development processes, security protocols, and compliance procedures, and advise the organization on CMMC compliance.
Designs and operates satellite constellations
Muon Space designs, deploys, and operates satellite constellations to provide Earth Intelligence that helps protect people, the climate, and ecosystems. Their services include creating mission strategies, building satellite systems, and managing these systems using their own AI automation technology. This approach allows them to deliver high performance and reliability while keeping costs low and speeding up satellite launches. Unlike many competitors, Muon Space focuses on understanding and solving their clients' specific needs rather than just selling satellite products. They operate on a pay-as-you-go model, which includes the development and operation of satellite constellations and the data generated from them. The team at Muon Space has significant experience from leading organizations like NASA, Google, and SpaceX, which enhances their capability to deliver valuable insights to clients in areas such as climate change, security, and resource management.