Remote Senior/Staff Satellite Mission Engineer

Description:

• BlackSky, a real-time intelligence company, is seeking a Senior/Staff Satellite Mission Engineer to support satellite development, modeling, and business development efforts.
• The role involves working on the design, development, launch, and operation of BlackSky satellites, collaborating with various teams to align engineering baselines with future needs.
• Responsibilities include assessing changes to satellite designs, supporting new mission opportunities, tracking technology roadmaps, and performing trade studies.
• The ideal candidate will have experience with satellite subsystems, proposal writing, and communication skills.
• This position may be based in Herndon, VA, Seattle, WA, or remote in certain states.

Requirements:

• Senior level: At least 5 years of technical experience in satellite development, test, or operations; Staff level: At least 10 years of technical experience in satellite development, test, or operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering or related discipline.
• Strong problem-solving skills, inter-team cooperation, organization skills, and communication abilities.
• Knowledge of space regulatory requirements, small satellite design processes, and tools like JAMA, STK, Grafana, Atlassian.
• Experience with satellite subsystem modeling, proposal writing, and US citizenship requirement.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and voluntary insurance coverage.
• Generous PTO, company holidays, floating holidays, paid volunteerism leave, parental leave, and more.
• 401(k) with employer match, flexible spending accounts, employee stock purchase program, and assistance programs.
• Professional development opportunities, choice of Mac or PC, and employee swag.
• Anticipated base salary range for Senior candidates in Seattle, WA: $150,000-175,000 per year; for Staff candidates: $175,000-190,000.