Technology Architect (Permanent)

We are seeking an Integration Architect for Mission Systems to join our International Government (IG) Solutions Team. This role is focused on enabling customer success by supporting the integration and deployment of our advanced geospatial analytics and AI-powered product suite into ISR platforms and environments. Additionally, this person will bring a systems-level mindset, familiarity with embedded edge platforms, and a deep understanding of sensor data flows, navigation solutions and mission-critical applications. Why It Matters: The IG Solutions team is a dynamic, results-oriented team of Defense and Intelligence subject matter experts (SMEs), innovators, and solution architects. This Integration Architect will be the member of this team that leads efforts to help our customers bring our solutions to life in their systems accelerating customer adoption and driving real-world impact. Who We Are: Maxar is the global leader in Geospatial Intelligence and Insights. Since the 1970s, Maxar has delivered full-cycle solutions from imaging satellite design to AI/ML-powered insights and the most accurate 3D terrain models at global scale. Our products support mission-critical operations for the governments and defense organizations, civil agencies, and commercial customers worldwide. Where: This role is based in our London, UK office with travel as required to support customers globally. The Role: As an Integration Architect for Mission Systems, you will lead systems level technical and engineering engagements with OEMs, defense integrators, and mission customers. Your focus will be on helping customers evaluate, integrate, and deploy our products and system components into a variety of environments including edge compute systems, environments supporting positioning and navigation, imagery, and real-time analysis. Serve as the technical lead for solution engineering integrations involving geospatial and satellite imagery and full motion video within the IG sales activities Provide direct technical and engineering guidance to customers during integration and field testing Lead the co-development of technical content for RFPs, RFIs, and tenders Qualify integration feasibility, including SWaP requirements, guide solution design, and ensure successful deployment Communicate effectively across internal product, engineering, and field teams Apply your domain experience in ISR, AI/ML, and geospatial intelligence to contextualize customer missions and integration needs Contribute to mission planning discussions, helping identify how Maxar capabilities can best be adapted or deployed Collaborate directly with OEMs and end users to support proof-of-concept efforts, field testing, and early integration success Be resourceful and flexible in the face of real-world complexity — helping customers bridge the gap between concept and deployment Active UK or US government security clearance Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Aerospace, Computer Science, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, Math) Familiarity with GNSS/INS navigation systems, video odometry, or visual-inertial fusion stacks Experience working with ISR-relevant imagery and video formats, such as GeoTIFF, MPEG-TS, KLV metadata, H.Understanding of 3D terrain data formats (e.g., DEM/DTED, Cesium 3D Tiles) and coordinate systems (e.g., Practical knowledge of embedded Linux platforms (e.g., Jetson, Raspberry Pi, NXP) and their deployment environments Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for integration testing, data movement, or automation workflows Proven ability to collaborate across engineering, product, and field teams to deliver successful customer outcomes Willingness and ability to travel domestically or internationally (average ~25%, with peaks up to 50%) Master’s degree in Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Vision, or a related technical field Exposure to Linux-based embedded systems and configurations (e.g., Experience working with sensor calibration, test plans, or field deployments of ISR or robotics systems Background in AI/ML applications related to computer vision, sensor fusion, or ISR analytics 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. #