Senior Systems Engineer

Senior Systems Engineer

About Us :

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun.

BlackSky is seeking a proven spacecraft systems engineer to provide a key role in the definition, verification, delivery, and assembly of our industry-defining spacecraft. Systems Engineers at BlackSky are involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from creating and understanding mission needs through design, integration, test, and ultimately the operation of spacecraft in orbit. You'll collaborate daily with a diverse set of team members - mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineers, operators, and program managers - to be successful in your role. You will work in our Tukwila, WA office with a hybrid on-site schedule with significant flexibility for part-time remote work and report to the Program Chief Engineer.

Responsibilities :

• Define and decompose system CONOPS into Space vehicle, subsystem and component requirements.
• Perform subsystem and system analyses aimed at driving design definition and verification.
• Organize, lead, conduct, and document trade studies.
• Develop system, subsystem, and component verification and test plans.
• Analyze lab, production, and on-orbit test data.
• Lead and participate in anomaly and failure investigations.
• Automate recurring analysis and verification activities.
• Derive software requirement and user stories from CONOPS and specifications.
• Communicate technical information (analysis results, finding, trades) to peers, the Program Chief Engineer, program management, and customers.
• Define, track, and manage key performance parameters (KPPs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and technical performance measures.
• Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes :

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Washington state is $125,000-$145,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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