Maxar is seeking a Geospatial Analytical Intern for the 2022 summer intern program in the Ypsilanti, MI, or St. Louis, MO. As the intern, you will support large federal programs providing a variety of geospatial products and services. We are looking for a team member who has a strong interest in the GIS, Remote Sensing, or GEOINT industry and is ready to integrate into a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Location: St. Louis, MO | Remote (United States)
Why us?
- We utilize advance GIS and RS techniques to provide vital GEOINT products to government clients that help support their national security interest needs
- We provide training to expand your skills and challenges to develop them
- Our client’s missions are vital to national security, so we’re mission-first always
- Our work environment is relaxed business casual
- At our core, we believe and practice social responsibility
What would you be doing?
- Perform data extraction and enrichment techniques using satellite imagery and a variety of standard and non-standard data sources
- Perform data conversion, conflation, and integration
- Perform data analysis and assessment
- Use commercial and/or open-source GIS software packages to process, edit, and attribute vector and raster data
- Generate vector data and cartographic mapping products conforming to customer specifications from GIS data layers
- Participate in the development of workflow enhancements to improve production efficiency and quality
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must be a rising Sophomore or rising Junior, currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline
Preferred Skills:
- Experience with GIS software packages such as ArcGIS or QGIS
- Experience with Remote Sensing software such as ERDAS Imagine or ENVI
- Familiarity with spatial data types, data schemas, and associated file formats
- Python scripting experience
- Experience with Oracle or Postgres databases
- Good written and oral communication skills
COVID-19 Update:
As a federal contractor, Maxar is required to comply with the vaccination and other COVID-19 requirements in President Biden's September 9 Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. Accordingly, all Maxar team members must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than January 4, 2022, except in cases where a team member is legally entitled to an accommodation.
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.
About Us
Maxar is a trusted partner and innovator in Earth intelligence and space infrastructure. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven foundation of commercial technology to deliver solutions with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness. We are a community of creative problem-solvers who value collaboration and diversity in developing breakthrough technologies for the good of humanity. Maxar is headquartered in Westminster, Colorado, and supports 4,000 team members across 20 global locations. Explore our career opportunities and how you can amplify your impact at Maxar.
Maxar Technologies offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including a competitive salary, choice of medical plan, dental, life and disability insurance as well as a 401(K) plan with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid holidays and a generous time-off policy. Other select offerings include tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, various professional development opportunities, fitness and wellness discounts, pet insurance, legal insurance, and adoption reimbursement. International benefits may vary depending on location.
