Blacksky

Blacksky

Staff Engineer, Flight Software

Seattle, WA; Remote · Staff+ · Full-time

No sponsorship$155k-$180kDetected 19 days ago
PythonC++LinuxAgileJiraEmbedded SystemsSystems EngineeringElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

  • 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.
  • Join the Satellite Embedded Software Group (ESG) as a Staff Flight Software Engineer.
  • This is a hands-on individual contributor role that reports to the Senior Manager of Flight Software.

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter expertise for ADCS and imaging payload subsystem software design and development.
  • Drive work to timely completion using task management tools like Jira in an Agile-like environment
  • participate and lead in status and standup meetings, sprint planning, tasking, etc.
  • Collaborate with other ESG software team members and other cross-functional engineers from multiple disciplines to deliver mission-critical software features and bugfixes that are on-time and defect free.
  • Execute and provide feedback for flight software design, development, unit tests and releases processes.
  • Drive work to timely completion using task management tools like Jira in an Agile-like environment; participate and lead in status and standup meetings, sprint planning, tasking, etc.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • At least 10 years of experience delivering and maintaining commercial/embedded1
  • Expertise in engineering clean and maintainable C/C++ and Python code.
  • Demonstrated ability to work across teams, skill sets, communication in a diverse environment.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree (masters or PhD) in a relevant field of study.
  • Experience in board bring-up for embedded linux platforms.
  • Familiarity with hardware interfaces (GPIO, I 2 C, SPI, CAN, USART, PHY, SpaceWire, Cameralink, RS-422), or high-speed interfaces (10G Ethernet, DMA, PCIe).
  • Experience with Real Time Operating Systems, including FreeRTOS.
  • Familiarity with u-boot, or other boot loaders.
  • Space Industry Experience, and familiarity with satellite components.
  • Experience working on embedded software relevant to ADCS/GNC.
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match

Compensation

  • The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $155,000-180,000 per year.

Benefits

  • BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes:
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
  • BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!
  • 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program
  • The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education.

Company info

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • You'll be responsible for software design, development and technical leadership primarily for the satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems.
  • This role will also contribute to software requirements and test plan support.
  • As you grow with the team, you'll have opportunities to work on other flight software subsystems as well as mentorship.
  • As a staff member of the ESG team, you'll make a large business impact across multiple critical programs from design to execution.
  • You'll collaborate across our embedded systems group and work closely with other cross-functional and program team members, including Satellite Operations and Mission Management.
  • The preferred location is Tukwila, WA but remote candidates will be considered.
  • The ability to work in the Tukwila office 1-2 days a week is ideal.

Equal opportunity

  • https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
  • https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf
  • BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.
  • EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Visa & Work Authorization

  • This position may support programs which require US citizenship
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