Constellation Systems Engineer - Orbital Modeling

BlackSky; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO 15 days

401(k) matching

Professional development

Job summary

BlackSky is seeking a Constellation Systems Engineer to join our CMA team to model and analyze satellite constellations and report performance across scenarios. You will work with customers, business development, and internal initiatives to advance our space-based intelligence platform.

The role requires experience with orbital mechanics, Python and C++, and the ability to manage multiple projects across time zones. Seattle salary range noted; travel may be involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering related disciplines (e.g. aerospace, mechanical, software), physics, or related
• Minimum 5 years of experience of relevant technical experience
• Familiarity with spacecraft systems, concepts of operations, satellite constellations, or modeling and simulations
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple efforts
• Ability with software languages (Python, C++ preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and expand processes, methods, and in-house tooling for constellation orbit design for topics including launch planning, revisit specifications, and other topics
• Support constellation design trades and decision milestones
• Provide subject matter expertise in Orbital Mechanics
• Develop analysis scenarios, configurations, and operations impacts to meeting specific requirements within BlackSky’s overall efforts
• Use and improve constellation modeling and automation tools to report performance metrics for internal trade studies, program, and proposal efforts
• Support documentation and presentation of analysis results highlighting key aspects
• Support internal analysis product development, constellation performance demonstrations, and training
• Other job-related duties as assigned

Skills

Python

C++

Orbital Mechanics

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physics

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Job description

BlackSky is seeking a Constellation Systems Engineer to join our CMA team to model and analyze satellite constellations and report performance across scenarios. You will work with customers, business development, and internal initiatives to advance our space-based intelligence platform.

The role requires experience with orbital mechanics, Python and C++, and the ability to manage multiple projects across time zones. Seattle salary range noted; travel may be involved.