About this role
Maxar is seeking a Geospatial Data Scientist to join our team. Enjoy working collaboratively to solve complex geospatial problems using advanced geoprocessing. This role performs GIS analyses on structured and unstructured data, leveraging spatial and temporal analysis.
Refine workflows through modeling and scripting while creating user applications and interfaces using programming. As a seasoned professional with deep knowledge, resolve diverse issues creatively. Directly impact high-level decision making on problems of diverse scope.
Fill an important role on a team that values collaboration, a gritty can-do attitude, and continual learning. Practice world-class data science disciplines with a quality first mindset. Embrace a culture where good ideas come from anywhere in a vibrant, mature Agile environment.
Maxar provides amazing resources to support learning, including dedicated professional development time. Access conference attendance, corporate partner training, peer collaboration, hackathons, paid certifications, and education reimbursement. Define a career path that takes you where you want to go.
Requirements
- US citizenship with an active or current TS/SCI clearance
- BS in a technical discipline (Computer Science or related preferred) or 4 additional years of work experience
- Certificate of GIS or ability to obtain within 6 months
- Knowledge and understanding of spatial and temporal analysis
- Background or understanding of geographic information systems
- Ability to refine workflows through modeling and scripting
- Experience creating user applications and interfaces using programming
Responsibilities
- Provide integrated geospatially based spatial and temporal analysis to discover relationships, trends, and infer conclusions for pattern analysis
- Maintain spatial data layers to support data integration
- Assist in integrating data mining, visualization, nodal analysis, and temporal tools with ArcGIS Pro and NGA products
- Design, create, and execute advanced computational and statistical modeling applications for geospatial analysis, display, and pattern recognition
- Refine and export complex algorithmic data results into user-friendly analytical products for simplified geospatial understanding
- Simplify complex workflows via programming and create tools that drive efficiency
- Collaborate with motivated and highly skilled teammates by being empathetic, listening, and sharing knowledge
Benefits
- Dedicated time for professional development
- Conference attendance support
- Corporate partner and industry training
- Peer group collaboration opportunities
- Hackathons
- Paid certifications and education reimbursement
- Career path definition support
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