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Staff Software Engineer

Maxar Intelligence I

Westminster, CO · HybridJob$102–170K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
$102–170K/yr
Location
Westminster, COHybrid
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Vantor is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for its Mission Control System domain, which supports the ground system for an earth-observation satellite constellation. The engineer will contribute to a cross-functional agile team building next-generation cloud-based satellite ground-system software. The role is based in Westminster, Colorado, with remote work two days per week and office work Tuesday through Thursday. Applicants must be U.S. persons.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Python, requiredDjango, requiredLinux, requiredREST, requiredJSON, requiredYAML, requiredTest Automation, requiredCucumber, requiredGherkin, requiredBehave, requiredKubernetes, nice to haveDocker, nice to haveJenkins, nice to haveHelm, nice to haveTerraform, nice to haveRabbitMQ, nice to havePostgreSQL, nice to haveRedis, nice to haveElasticsearch, nice to haveRuby, nice to haveGo, nice to haveHybrid Cloud Networks, nice to haveCI/CD, nice to haveAerospace, nice to haveSatellite Ground Systems, nice to haveAgile Scrum, nice to haveMicroservices, nice to have

Qualifications

Computer Science or Engineering Degree or Equivalent Experience, required5+ Years Software Development, requiredU.S. Citizenship, required

Benefits

401(k) Match

Full job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. We are hiring for a Staff Software Engineer to join our team in Westminster, CO. This position can work remotely two days per week and in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursdays. The software engineering group for this position is responsible for the Mission Control System (MCS) domain of the Vantor Ground System for our constellation of earth observation satellites. The role reports to an Agile Manager and works with System Engineers, Operations Engineers, Spacecraft Engineers, Space Vehicle Operators, Scrum Masters, and Product Owners. As a member of an agile scrum team, the Staff Software Development Engineer will work on a cross-functional team on the next gen, cloud-based, satellite ground system software. The team member will provide on-schedule, high quality, operational and test code adhering to designs, acceptance criteria and corporate standards, with appropriate demonstrations and documentation. Responsibilities - Software design and development of operational code of new features and defect repairs - Develop automated unit, functional, and integration tests - Demonstration and documentation of functionality and test results - Troubleshoot operational issues - Support deadlines and communicate issues/results - Participate in Communities of Practice for adherence and improvement of best practices Minimum Qualifications: - Must be a US Citizen - Computer Science or Engineering degree or equivalent experience - Minimum 5 years software development of complex software systems - Expertise with Python for webservices (django) and scripting - Expertise in Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL, CENTOS/AL3) - Expertise with API concepts like REST/JSON/YAML - Experience with test automation languages/frameworks: Cucumber, Gherkin, Behave Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S, docker, jenkins, helm, terraform - Experience with RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch - Expertise with Ruby and GO programing languages - Experience in hybrid cloud networks - Experience with CI/CD - Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems - Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment - Experience with operational support of a complex microservice based system - Experience with build and deploy technologies like K8S, docker, jenkins, helm, terraform - Experience with RabbitMQ/PostgreSQL/Redis/Elasticsearch - Expertise with Ruby and GO programing languages - Experience in hybrid cloud networks - Experience with CI/CD - Experience with Aerospace and/or Satellite Ground Systems - Experience working in an Agile Scrum environment - Experience with operational support of a complex microservice based system #LI-MG1 Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, 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. Candi ates 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: $102,000.00 - $170,000.00 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. Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers 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 Vantor's Career page at the top of each job posting. To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page. EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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. Apply at: https://ipc.us/t/2C360AD13E274979.

How this job compares

Set against the 8,976 open Software Engineering jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$102–170K/yr
  • Colorado median$135–216K/yr194 salary ranges
  • US median$146–253K/yr6,855 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $136K, is 22% below the Colorado median midpoint ($175K) — in the lowest quarter of Software Engineering salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 254 open Software Engineering jobs in Colorado and 8,976 across the US. 9% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Software Engineering postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (6,755 postings).
Education
2,165 of the 8,976 open Software Engineering jobs (24%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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