Global Mission Solutions Engineer – Defense & Intelligence

BlackSky; United States; Remote; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Job summary

BlackSky seeks a Staff Mission Solutions Engineer to drive technical sales for our electro-optical satellite portfolio, focusing on international defense and intelligence customers. This field-facing role translates imaging hardware, software, and communications capabilities into sovereign mission value.

You will partner with Regional Business Development, Systems Engineering, and Account Management to scope requirements, design technical solutions, deliver robust demonstrations, and support the

Qualifications

• 8+ years in solutions engineering, sales engineering, or technical account management in remote sensing/space.
• Proven experience selling to international defense, intelligence, or government customers.
• Willingness to travel internationally ~50% and learn regional/export nuances.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead technical advisor through the satellite sales cycle for international defense and government accounts.
• Translate mission requirements into tailored satellite procurement proposals and designs.
• Deliver technical presentations and proof-of-concept demonstrations to senior stakeholders.
• Respond to RFIs/RFPs with technical narratives and system inputs.

Skills

solutions engineering

remote sensing

EO satellite imaging

international defense

presentations

customer relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Tools

Salesforce

proposal platforms

Job description

BlackSky seeks a Staff Mission Solutions Engineer to drive technical sales for our electro-optical satellite portfolio, focusing on international defense and intelligence customers. This field-facing role translates imaging hardware, software, and communications capabilities into sovereign mission value.

You will partner with Regional Business Development, Systems Engineering, and Account Management to scope requirements, design technical solutions, deliver robust demonstrations, and support the