Remote Program Chief Engineer

Description:

• BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a space-based intelligence platform providing satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring.
• The company serves military, intelligence organizations, and commercial companies, delivering insights that affect national security and the economy.
• The Program Chief Engineer will lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers to develop complex engineering solutions for a long-term customer program.
• This position reports to the Vice President of Systems Engineering and collaborates with various technical and business leaders.
• The ideal candidate should have expertise in satellites, Electro-Optical payloads, ground systems, space communications, software development, and program management.
• The candidate must be a self-starter, organized, and able to manage competing priorities in resource-constrained environments.
• Preference is given to candidates local to Herndon, VA, but strong remote candidates willing to travel may also be considered.
• Responsibilities include ensuring technical performance, collaborating with management and customers, driving data-driven decision-making, and maintaining program architecture.
• The role involves conducting data analysis, leading capability evaluations, and addressing customer issues with innovative solutions.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience is required.
• At least 15 years of relevant experience, including five years in the remote sensing industry, is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of satellite system architectures and satellite ground software systems is essential.
• Experience in architecting complex software systems and deriving and prioritizing requirements is required.
• The ability to decompose complex problems into manageable components is necessary.
• Familiarity with Software Engineering best practices, including agile development, is required.
• Experience in designing Software APIs, system integrations, and Data Models is essential.
• Familiarity with the software life cycle and tools like JIRA and Git is required.
• Effective communication skills to represent architectural and engineering concepts to various stakeholders are necessary.
• Experience in developing Concepts of Operations and engineering requirements based on customer and mission needs is required.
• Strong knowledge of satellite ground system architectures is essential.
• Demonstrated experience in defining and documenting system Concepts of Operations, functional requirements, and performance requirements is required.
• Must be a U.S.-born citizen.

Benefits:

• Employees receive medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life, and AD&D insurance, with BlackSky covering 100% of employee-only premiums and contributing $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses.
• The position offers 15 days of PTO, 11 company holidays, four floating holidays, one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, and parental leave.
• A 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer matching is available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts are offered to employees.
• Employees can participate in an Employee Stock Purchase Program and have access to Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
• The company matches employee donations and supports professional development.
• Employees can choose between a Mac or PC for their work devices.
• Additional perks include company swag and a fun work environment.