Senior Embedded Flight Software Engineer

BlackSky; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Stock Purchase Program

Paid time off & holidays

Volunteer leave

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

BlackSky seeks a Senior Engineer for Embedded/Flight Software in Seattle. You will design, develop, and lead software for satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and mentoring peers.

The role blends hands‑on coding with technical leadership, with opportunities to expand into other flight software subsystems while supporting systems engineering activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS, CE, or EE (or equivalent).
• 6+ years of commercial/embedded software in production.
• Proficient in C/C++ and Python.
• Embedded Linux experience with Buildroot/Yocto.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for ADCS and imaging payload software.
• Lead in Agile-like environments using Jira, including standups and sprint planning.
• Collaborate with ESG and cross-functional teams to deliver features and fixes on time.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded systems

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

Tools

Jira

Buildroot

Yocto

FreeRTOS

u-boot

Job description

BlackSky seeks a Senior Engineer for Embedded/Flight Software in Seattle. You will design, develop, and lead software for satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and mentoring peers.

The role blends hands‑on coding with technical leadership, with opportunities to expand into other flight software subsystems while supporting systems engineering activities.