Principal Mechanical Engineer - Payloads

Blacksky Holdings LLC; Tukwila (WA); Presencial; USD 175.000 - 200.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee stock purchase program

Professional development

Descripción de la vacante

BlackSky is seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer - Payloads in the Greater Seattle Area. You will lead the mechanical design and integration of satellite payloads, guiding cross-functional teams from concept through detailed drawings and manufacturing documentation.

The role requires 12+ years of experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on satellite/launch environments, optical systems, and space-grade design standards.

Formación

• BS degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering.
• 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience maturing satellite/launch designs from concept to drawings.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience with optical systems design.
• Familiarity with space system design requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure payloads meet mechanical requirements across the program lifecycle.
• Lead mechanical design and integration of payloads into satellite structures.
• Collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to deliver space vehicle designs and test strategies.
• Design spacecraft mechanical structures and components with CAD (Creo).
• Create and maintain engineering and manufacturing drawings and BOMs.
• Document design data in technical reports and manufacturing systems.
• Apply engineering judgment balancing performance, manufacturability, and schedule.
• Support manufacturing by resolving build issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop tooling and ground support equipment for integration and test.

Conocimientos

Mechanical Engineering

Aerospace Engineering

Satellite industry

Creo CAD

GD&T

Team leadership

Educación

B.S. in Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering

Herramientas

Creo

Windchill

Descripción del empleo

Principal Mechanical Engineer - Payloads

About Us:

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.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that payloads developed by our partners meet the stringent mechanical requirements of our missions through active engagement and collaboration with internal and external parties throughout the program lifecycle.
• Lead the mechanical design and integration of payloads into our satellite structures, applying experience and engineering judgement to develop technical plans for your work and others that considers the full program scope and addresses requirements, risks, and schedule.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver space vehicle designs, production plans, and test strategies that support program cost, schedule, and quality goals.
• Design spacecraft mechanical structures, assemblies, and components with CAD software (Creo)
• Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as part drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of materials.
• Document design and analysis data in technical reports, presentations, and manufacturing systems.
• Apply engineering judgment to make informed decisions when data is incomplete, balancing performance, manufacturability, reliability, and schedule.
• Support manufacturing and production teams by providing design intent, resolving build issues, reviewing nonconformance reports, and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment as needed to support integration and test activities.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.
• 12+ years of professional experience in a mechanical engineering role
• Demonstrable experience working in the satellite or launch industry maturing designs from initial concepts to detailed manufacturing drawings
• Experience working on the mechanical design of optical systems
• Familiarity with typical design requirements for space systems
• Experience leading small to moderate scale efforts with cross-functional teams
• Experience using CAD software to develop part and assembly models, and manufacturing drawings
• Working knowledge of the ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerance specification
• Must be a US Person

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with PTC Creo and Windchill software.
• Experience with structural analysis and test
• Experience with thermal analysis and test

Life at 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
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Employer matching donations
• Professional development
• Awesome swag

The anticipated salary range for candidates in the Great Seattle Area, WA is 175,000 - 200,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of the Great Seattle Area.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

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