Senior AI&T Automation Engineer - Python & Test Systems

BlackSky; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Volunteer time off

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

BlackSky seeks an Sr Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer, Automation in Tukwila, WA. The role focuses on automating test procedures, supporting production, and collaborating with software and hardware teams. Office-based, five days a week, with opportunities to travel.

The candidate will develop Python scripts, validate equipment, and document procedures while upholding aerospace quality standards and ITAR compliance.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person and able to travel domestically and internationally.
• BS or higher in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum 6 years in a production environment.
• Strong experience in Python and Bash; proficiency in debugging/testing methodologies.
• Excellent collaborative skills within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience with Git and software version control.

Responsibilities

• Execute assembly, integration, and testing of automated equipment and production systems for satellite manufacturing.
• Develop, modify, and maintain Python scripts for automation and data collection.
• Support integration, commissioning, and validation of automated test equipment.
• Troubleshoot automation hardware, software, and interfaces to minimize downtime.
• Perform software updates and automation improvements in manufacturing.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and test procedures.

Skills

Python

Bash

Debugging

Git

Production experience

Travel willingness

Education

BS in Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering or related

Tools

Jira

AWS

Linux

Job description

BlackSky seeks an Sr Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer, Automation in Tukwila, WA. The role focuses on automating test procedures, supporting production, and collaborating with software and hardware teams. Office-based, five days a week, with opportunities to travel.

The candidate will develop Python scripts, validate equipment, and document procedures while upholding aerospace quality standards and ITAR compliance.