Maxar Technologies Logo

Maxar Technologies

Operations Support Engineer

Posted 7 Hours Ago
Be an Early Applicant
Longmont, CO
56K-94K Annually
Junior
Longmont, CO
56K-94K Annually
Junior
The Operations Support Engineer will troubleshoot ground systems, generate reports, manage vendor communications, and develop operational tools for cloud platforms.
The summary above was generated by AI
Please review the job details below.
Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness. We are hiring immediately for a Operations Support Engineer (OSE) to join our team in Longmont, CO.
Life with Us
Your Project: In this role, you will assume an integral role in the day-to-day operations and troubleshooting responsibility for Maxar's ground system network which includes the Mission Operations Center (MOC), Constellation Scheduling System, and Production systems. As Maxar is transitioning to a new cloud-based ground system, you will need to understand and play a significant troubleshooting role with AWS technology. Additionally, you will be the point of contact with both internal and external support teams for our worldwide network of Direct Access Facilities (DAF) and Remote Ground Terminals (RGTs).
Your Career: We are very serious about professional development and continuing education at Maxar. We offer our team members with the opportunity to define their own career trajectory. Our group has amazing resources to support learning and development. You will work with your manager, or a mentor, to set goals and design a development plan to advance your career.
What We Offer: Time for dedicated professional development, conference attendance, corporate partner and industry training, peer group collaboration, hackathons, as well as paid certifications, education reimbursement and student loan forgiveness.
There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to work, Top employer, 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:
• Career growth opportunities
• Family friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options
• Program to help you grow like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development
• Student loan repayment
• Generous time off
• Plus everything you'd expect from a leading employer such as a matching and immediately vest 401K plan, robust insurance coverage, medical, dental and vision, etc.
What you'll do day-to-day (with your colleagues):
  • Assist the operations teams in ground system troubleshooting and anomaly resolutions; may include gathering data and generating reports for ground engineering support and management teams.
  • Perform ground system telemetry trending and monitoring, generate ground system health metrics and charts for dissemination to management teams.
  • Vendor management, including the leading of a weekly teleconference with key vendor and reconciling metrics reports with this vendor.
  • Help in developing next generation operational tools on our new cloud platform.
  • Technical writing of proposals, design documentation, statements of work, etc.
  • Clearly and effectively communicate and coordinate with customers and external vendors.

Minimum requirements:
  • Must be a U.S. citizen with active Secret security clearance
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
  • Strong troubleshooting skills and technical acumen with curiosity around both hardware and software
  • Ability to accommodate travel up to 2%
  • Ability to accommodate a 5-week rotational shift all the while earning shift differential.
  • SHIFT DETAILS: Week 1 - day shifts, Mon-Fri 6am - 2pm; Week 2 - swing shifts, Mon - Fri 2pm - 10pm; Week 3 - mid shifts, Mon-Fri 10pm - 6am, Sat-Sun 6pm - 6am; Week 4 - Mon-Fri off (5 days off), Sat-Sun 6am -- 6pm; Week 5 - Mon-Sun off (7 days off)

These skills would be amazing:
  • 1+ years of experience in satellite ground systems and operations
  • Proficiency in a Linux operating environment
  • Experience with programming and scripting languages (e.g. Ruby, Python, Java)
  • Experience with Amazon Web Services
  • Familiarity with Kibana and Elasticsearch
  • Familiarity with GitHub
  • Experience with build CI/CD systems like Jenkins, Travis, or Team Foundation Server (TFS)
  • Person who enjoys hands-on work
  • Strong collaboration and teamwork skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including customer communication and technical writing

Life With Us:
Built In has recognized Maxar as a "Best Place to Work" in Colorado and Washington D.C., making it a top workplace. This designation is based on an analysis of compensation and benefits and focuses 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:
  • 401K matching and immediate vesting schedule
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Family-friendly benefits like maternity and paternity leave, adoption reimbursement, flexible hours, hybrid work options
  • Programs to help you grow, like tuition reimbursement, hackathons, and career development
  • Student loan repayment
  • Generous time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision at affordable monthly rates

#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.
• The base pay for this position within Colorado is: $56,000.00 - $94,000.00 annually.
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.

Top Skills

AWS
Elasticsearch
Git
Java
Jenkins
Kibana
Linux
Python
Ruby
Team Foundation Server
Travis
HQ

Maxar Technologies Westminster, Colorado, USA Office

1300 W 120th Ave, Westminster, CO, United States, 80234

Maxar Technologies Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office

1975 Research Parkway, Suite 315 , Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80920

Maxar Technologies Longmont, Colorado, USA Office

1601 Dry Creek Drive, Longmont, CO, United States, 80503

Similar Jobs at Maxar Technologies

7 Hours Ago
Longmont, CO, USA
90K-150K Annually
Senior level
90K-150K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
Manage mission operations and personnel, ensure satellite requirements are met, coordinate communication, and develop team members. Requires leadership and technical experience.
Top Skills: AWSLinuxWindows
7 Hours Ago
Longmont, CO, USA
21-34
Junior
21-34
Junior
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
Coordinate production of geospatial imagery, manage orders, and improve operational efficiency while collaborating with various teams.
Top Skills: GisMS OfficeRaster Production
14 Days Ago
Westminster, CO, USA
126K-210K Annually
Senior level
126K-210K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
The role involves designing imaging satellites and ground communications systems, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and managing mission requirements for spacecraft.
Top Skills: Electro-Optical SensorsGround SystemsIntersatellite Link TechniquesLaser Communication TerminalsLeo SpacecraftRemote Sensing TechnologiesRf SystemsSar Systems

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
  • Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account