Senior Constellation Systems Engineer (Remote)

BlackSky; Seattle, Virginia (WA, MN); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off

Job summary

BlackSky is seeking a Senior Engineer for Constellation Systems in Seattle to drive modeling, simulation, and analysis of satellite constellations. You will work with cross-functional teams on orbit design, performance reporting, and internal tooling to optimize mission planning and execution.

The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, independent work capabilities, and proficiency in Python and C++.

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
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with Python, C++

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++

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering related disciplines

Tools

JIRA

GIT

Job description

BlackSky is seeking a Senior Engineer for Constellation Systems in Seattle to drive modeling, simulation, and analysis of satellite constellations. You will work with cross-functional teams on orbit design, performance reporting, and internal tooling to optimize mission planning and execution.

The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, independent work capabilities, and proficiency in Python and C++.