Vantor

One of my favorite parts about working at Maxar Intelligence is that I feel like I have a purpose and a hand in developing important and valuable solutions for our customers. At Maxar, all the work we do feels important, so it's rewarding to know that I'm able to contribute to that.

My team's culture is a benefit of working here, too. Since day one, my knowledge and the perspective I bring to the table has been respected and valued, but I've also been encouraged to step outside of my comfort zone to learn new skills and get hands-on with various projects.

I love being able to develop and broaden my skill set as I step into my career while being supported by my team.

Some advice I would give to job seekers is to be open to learning new things, be willing to take on challenges and show how you can work effectively with a team to solve problems.

I currently lead the infrastructure, operations and engineering organization in Maxar IT. We operate Maxar's datacenters, network, servers, storage, platforms and more. We also partner closely with our colleagues to build and engineer the critical services that power all of the cool technology Maxar's mission depends on.

Maxar depends on each of its employees keeping up with the rapidly changing world of technology. In IT, we encourage and support all employees to invest in continuing education, both within their area of core competency as well as in adjacent areas. We want to ensure our skill sets continue to evolve to meet the future needs of the business.

Aside from joining a team that supports flying satellites using some of the coolest, state-of-the-art technology and software, and being at the center of so many important world events, our IT team is made up of some of the best and brightest technologists, all of whom are passionate about supporting the company mission. There is no shortage of fascinating and innovative work to be done, and you'll have a great deal of independence in being able to work on projects that interest you outside of your core area of expertise.

At Vantor, our mission is to forge the new frontier of spatial intelligence. Through Vantor's software and spatial foundation, which consists of satellite imagery collected by Vantor's imaging satellites, 2D global basemaps and 3D terrain data, we're creating a living digital replica of Earth that can help government and commercial decision-makers understand what's happening in the world right now and, more importantly, shape what's coming next.

This digital earth can also serve as a connective tissue across autonomous systems, serving as a spatial source of truth for all sensors within a delivery drone network or intelligence operation. This ambitious mission, of forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, is the absolute core of Vantor's culture.

It attracts a certain type of person; at Vantor, we're a team of problem-solvers, changemakers and go-getters. There's a powerful sense of purpose here because we're not just developing software; we're collaborating to build the next big thing that addresses real, global challenges.

For me, that mission was the deciding factor. I didn't just want a job; I wanted to contribute to groundbreaking work and to make a positive impact on building a safer, more efficient world. The chance to help build a more automated and connected world, and to have direct ownership over my work, was an opportunity I had to take.

My work connects directly to Vantor's mission every single day. The "living digital replica of Earth" isn't just a marketing phrase; it's a real, complex platform we're all building together, piece by piece, at Vantor. For example, I'm currently leading a team working on developing a product to monitor thousands of locations globally and apply AI/ML to understand activity, patterns, trends,and behaviors.

We're integrating live data — from multiple sensors — into this digital twin of these sites. My specific contribution involves helping our product and engineering teams prioritize work around the customer and market use cases that have the highest value — and those that can contribute most to safety and security.

When our system helps a customer detect a threat, focus their attention on what matters most today, or help predict what's coming next, I can see a direct line from my product to our mission of helping operators shape and understand what's coming next. It's incredibly rewarding to know my work helps Vantor's customers make better decisions more efficiently.

Vantor's work is a powerful force for good, shaping a more safe and secure world for everyone.

My best advice is to show us your passion for solving big problems. Vantor is looking to hire people who are genuinely excited by the mission to change the world. Don't just tell us what you've done; tell us how you think and how you approach complex challenges.

We want to see that "go-getter" attitude and examples of output you've delivered to contribute. Be prepared to talk about collaboration. We achieve our ambitious goals by working with brilliant minds, so highlighting your experience as a team player is crucial.

We want people who are eager to take ownership of their work and drive results but who also know that the best ideas come from working together. Finally, come ready to show us how you see the world differently. Our tagline is also our philosophy: "See the world differently.

Be seen differently." We value unique perspectives. Show us what makes you tick and how your unique viewpoint will help us forge this new frontier.

We're looking for individuals who can combine a unique viewpoint with a collaborative spirit to help Vantor change the world.