Embedded Software Engineer
 Maxar Technologies | |
paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), remote work
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 United States, Colorado, Westminster | |
| 1300 West 120th Avenue (Show on map) | |
 Mar 25, 2025 | |
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Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery and AI-powered software platforms to deliver ground truth in near real-time. Our secure products and services empower users to achieve mission success on Earth and in space, helping them keep nations safe, improve global navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more. We are hiring immediately for an Embedded Software Developer to join our team in Westminster, CO. This role allows for two days of remote work from home and requires in-office the other three days. Join Maxar's Space System Engineering team to shape the future of our products and services, deliver actionable insights on Earth and in space, and unlock the potential of a multi-sensor world. Build the next big thing in commercial remote sensing with an industry-leading team that exemplifies technical depth, breadth, precision, and innovation. Our team is defining - and delivering on - a vision for the next generation of on-orbit technologies that will extend the capabilities of our industry-leading Earth imaging constellation. As an Embedded Software Developer, you will lead the development of robust and scalable embedded systems, focusing on system architecture, real-time operating systems, and networking protocols. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that our systems meet the highest standards of performance, reliability, and security in demanding aerospace environments. Day In the Life: You'll start your day tackling some of the most exciting challenges in aerospace technology. You'll review design specs and dive into hands-on development, implementing critical system features in a SWAP constrained real-time operating environment. Your morning might include a brainstorming session with cross-functional teams, where you contribute ideas for refining the system architecture to meet demanding aerospace performance and reliability standards. By midday, you're deep into coding, optimizing a networking protocol implementation for low-latency communication between components. You might pause to debug a complex interaction between the RTOS scheduler and hardware interrupts, collaborating with vendor hardware engineers to uncover the root cause of a timing issue. In the afternoon, you'll switch gears to conduct a code review for a teammate, ensuring the system adheres to stringent aerospace standards for security, safety, and reliability. You'll present your findings in a brief team sync, highlighting opportunities for improved system efficiency. Later, you might test your latest implementation on a hardware-in-the-loop setup, fine-tuning performance under simulated mission conditions. As the day wraps up, you'll document your progress, sharing insights and solutions that will inform the next iteration of the system. You'll leave knowing that your work directly contributes to mission-critical capabilities, from enabling reliable satellite communication to powering autonomous aerospace systems. Each day brings unique challenges, rewarding you with the satisfaction of pushing the boundaries of what's possible in aerospace innovation. Key Responsibilities: System Architecture and Design:
Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) and Frameworks:
Networking Protocols:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Skills:
Life with Us: Maxar has been recognized by Built In as a "Best Place to Work" in both Colorado and Washington D.C., making it a top workplace. This designation is based on analysis of compensation, benefits, and focus on remote and flexible work options, employee programs and more. There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to Work, Top Employer, and Candidate Experience Winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution to our collective mission. So, we recognize that with best-in-class benefits like:
#LI-MG1 In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range. For all other states, 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. 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 The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page. 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. | |