Blacksky

Blacksky

Senior Systems Engineer - Generalist and Test Lab

Tukwila, WA · Senior · Part-time

Work authorization required$125k-$145kDetected 19 days ago
PythonGitData AnalysisAgileJiraConfluenceSupply ChainAvionicsSystems EngineeringCollaboration

About the role

  • Systems Engineers at BlackSky are the glue that ensures that all the components, subsystems, parts, hardware, software come together to produce best-in-class spacecraft.
  • BlackSky is seeking a proven spacecraft systems engineer to provide a key role in the definition, verification, assembly, and delivery of our industry-defining spacecraft.
  • Success in the role requires daily collaboration with a diverse set of team members - mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineers, operators, and program managers.

Responsibilities

  • Organize, lead, and/or support development of internal and customer-facing Systems Engineering deliverables
  • Serve as a focal point to define and maintain hardware-in-the-loop testbeds which have a diverse set of users and stakeholders
  • Create and maintain space vehicle technical budgets and analyses
  • Develop system, subsystem, and component verification and test plans
  • Provide technical oversight of component/unit suppliers and support supply chain activities
  • You will be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from creating and understanding mission needs through design, integration, test, and ultimately the operation of spacecraft in orbit.

Requirements

  • Minimum of five years of experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry, with at least two years of experience in a hands-on role in an engineering test lab
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft and subsystem behaviors and dependencies
  • Demonstrated ability to produce satellite budgets and analyses (power, mass, reliability, etc.)

Nice to have

  • Demonstrated technical depth in at least one spacecraft subsystem or payload
  • Experience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab and other similar tools
  • Strong understanding of spacecraft avionics, the space environment, basic astrodynamics, and corresponding considerations for spacecraft design
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools and SysML
  • Experience working within a Scaled Agile or other Agile framework
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
  • Employer matching donations

Compensation

  • The anticipated salary range for candidates in Washington state is $125,000-$145,000 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.
  • 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.
  • Communicate technical information (analysis results, finding, trades) to peers, the Program Chief Engineer, program management, and customers

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:

Visa & Work Authorization

  • citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U
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