Remote Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services

Description:

• This position is for a Senior Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services at BlackSky, located in the United States.
• The role involves writing code that powers satellite operations and real-time space intelligence.
• The engineer will bridge low-level interfaces and modern cloud infrastructure to build the autonomous backbone for controlling a live satellite constellation.
• Responsibilities include designing, developing, and maintaining software for autonomous satellite operations, health monitoring, and real-time tasking.
• The engineer will create services that integrate with ground stations and satellite communication protocols.
• Building cloud-native microservices for scheduling, telemetry, and control logic is a key part of the job.
• Collaboration with systems, operations, flight, and mission planning teams to refine technical requirements is expected.
• The engineer will write clean, testable, safety-conscious code while adhering to modern development practices.
• Participation in technical design reviews, code reviews, and sprint planning is required.
• The role includes contributing to the launch and early operations of newly deployed satellites.
• The engineer will join on-call rotations to support real-time incident response and system troubleshooting.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience is necessary.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, or C++ is required.
• Solid experience with cloud infrastructure and microservices (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is essential.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, automated testing frameworks, and Git-based workflows is needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to understand end-to-end complex systems are required.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within multi-disciplinary teams are necessary.
• Candidates must be U.S. citizens to comply with government regulations.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range of $135,000–$155,000 in the Seattle, WA area, which may vary by location and experience.
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage is provided, with 100% employer-paid for employees.
• There is a monthly $100 contribution toward out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.
• Employees receive 15 days of PTO, 11 paid holidays, 4 floating holidays, and 1 day of volunteer leave annually.
• Paid parental leave and disability benefits are included.
• A 401(k) plan with employer match and both pre-tax and Roth options is available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts and an Employee Stock Purchase Program are offered.
• Access to Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs is provided.
• The company supports employer matching donations and professional development.
• Employees can choose their work setup, either Mac or PC, and receive company swag.
• Opportunities for remote work are available, preferably near Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA.