Senior Applied Scientist, Spatial Intelligence & Simulation
Maxar Technologies
Herndon, VA · Posted November 4, 2026
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About the job
...Vantor is seeking a Principal Applied Scientist to lead computational modeling and simulation for an advanced UTS analytics program in Herndon, VA. You will drive high‑fidelity models, validate assumptions, and collaborate with data scientists, ML engineers, and subject...