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Principal/Chief Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly)

Maxar Technologies
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2024
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/22/2025
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Maxar is hiring a Principal/Chief Engineerfor a High Performance Computing (HPC) environment and will be responsible for the oversight and overall delivery of HPC and private cloud solutions developed for multiple customer program offices.

As the Chief Engineer for the HPC solutions team, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing the overall work effort and products of the engineering and system administration staff over the full lifecycle of programs and projects for engineering, integration and deployment. This includes performing systems requirements analysis, functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition, technical management, architecture design, integration, system testing, and quality assurance.

This role requires exceptional ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness to oversee system definition, technical planning, and execution across different parts of the program.

About Our Team:

  • We are a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure on a private cloud system. We are responsible for the system from the hardware to the user interface.
  • We use a lean systems engineering approach, where engineers are part of an agile, cross-function development and deployment team and directly involved in supporting the delivery of value to the mission
  • Our diverse background of experience in mission support and software development serves as a catalyst to solve unique and challenging intelligence problems.
  • Prototyping and frequent, iterative feedback are coreto our delivery approach, anchored bya need to work quickly in support of our missions.

You will also provide:

  • Technical support, coordination, and execution of engineering activities for hardware, platforms, and software development and deployment - including feature/requirements analysis, design and program implementation
  • Define processes for technical platforms, system specifications, input/output and working parameters for hardware and/or software compatibility
  • Lead the development and maintenance of system documentation, diagram, and models working in coordination/collaboration with team members
  • Obtain solid understanding of hardware and software features in order to plan for engineering requirements and roadmaps
  • Assist with resolution of technical issues that adversely impact delivery, identifying and supporting external dependencies where needed
  • Keeps abreast of the dynamic industry of cyber security, technologies, and developing threats world-wide.
  • Partner with cross-departmental management to coordinate initiatives in line with the overall program strategy and an emerging perspective focusing on secure HPC.
  • Manage/supervise professional staff, demonstrating strong delegation skills to efficiently accomplish the mission and professionally develop subordinate staff.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Current/active TS/SCI security clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI polygraph.
  • BS in Engineering or related field or equivalent experience with 15 years in computer science, systems development, product development, system engineering or related field
  • Experience in leading a professional staff, demonstrating strong leadership skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills with the ability to relate well and cooperate with others to effectively coordinate activities and accomplish goals.
  • Ability to set and balance short and long-term priorities and remain focused within a rigorous, fast-paced, and dynamic environment.
  • Familiarity with risk management
  • Experience working in the DoD / Intelligence Community

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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.

The base pay for this position ranges from our lowest geographic market up to our highest geographic market within California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, and Washington:

$127,000.00 - $270,000.00 annually.

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

Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

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.

 

Salary : $127,000 - $270,000

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