Global Mission Solutions Engineer for Defense & ISR

Telemetry Today LLC; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer leave

Employee stock purchase program

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

BlackSky seeks a Mission Solutions Engineer to drive technical sales for its EO satellite portfolio, focusing on international defense and intelligence customers. This field-facing role partners with BD, SE, and account leads, delivering demonstrations and tailored proposals while supporting the full sales cycle.

The role requires traveling about 50% internationally, with potential relocation to Abu Dhabi, London, or Singapore considered for strong candidates.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in solutions engineering, sales engineering, or technical account management in remote sensing or space.
• Experience selling to international defense, intelligence, or government customers.
• Willingness to travel internationally ~50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical advisor throughout satellite sales cycle for international defense, intelligence, and government accounts.
• Translate mission requirements into tailored satellite procurement proposals and ground software inputs.
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proofs-of-concept to senior stakeholders.
• Respond to RFIs/RFPs with technical narratives and satellite specifications.

Skills

Strong presentation and communication

English fluency

Solution engineering experience

CRM tools (Salesforce)

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Advanced degree in engineering/geography/remote sensing/space systems

Tools

Salesforce

Proposal platforms

Job description

BlackSky seeks a Mission Solutions Engineer to drive technical sales for its EO satellite portfolio, focusing on international defense and intelligence customers. This field-facing role partners with BD, SE, and account leads, delivering demonstrations and tailored proposals while supporting the full sales cycle.

The role requires traveling about 50% internationally, with potential relocation to Abu Dhabi, London, or Singapore considered for strong candidates.