Intern - GBDX
We’re building the future of satellite imagery processing: a new way to explore the world by harnessing the information that can be extracted from our pictures. Powered by users, developers and a little help from AWS, the DigitalGlobe Geospatial Big Data Platform (GBDX) processes massive amounts of imagery and turns it into valuable insights via remote sensing, Big Data and machine learning techniques.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience with Java web application development with focus on consuming and producing RESTful APIs.
- Experience with Python and JavaScript.
- Proactive, attentive and enthusiastic work ethic to ensure timely delivery of high-quality results.
- Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
- Pursuing relevant Computer Science or Geography/GIS degree.
- US Citizen or Permanent Resident.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Capable of integrating with geospatial data and applications
- Experience with the following technologies:
- Containerization:
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- Indexing services:
- ElasticSearch
- Apache Solr
- Amazon Web Services (AWS):
- ECS
- Lambda
- EC2
- S3
- Containerization:
- Able to construct scalable & reliable systems
We expect candidates to quickly familiarize themselves with our ecosystem and perform these duties:
- Integrate new functionality and additional services into the system
- Create new system workflows to leverage and extend our existing capabilities
- Augment system scalability, security and performance
- Implement automated unit, integration and system tests
Location
Herndon, VA
MAXAR Technologies offers a generous compensation package including a competitive salary; choice of medical plan; dental, life, and disability insurance; a 401(K) plan with competitive company match; paid holidays and paid time off.