Senior Flight Software Engineer (Embedded/ADCS)

BlackSky; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

15 days PTO

401(k) match

Parental leave

Job summary

BlackSky is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to own the design, development, and leadership of the satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems. You will collaborate with Satellite Operations, Mission Management, and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical features on tight schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE with 10+ years of production embedded software experience in C/C++ and Python, plus strong expertise in embedded Linux and build systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE with 10+ years delivering production embedded software in C/C++ and Python.
• Expertise in embedded Linux and build systems.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own software design, development, and leadership for satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems.
• Provide subject matter expertise in ADCS and payload software, ensuring timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Satellite Operations, Mission Management, and cross-functional engineers on mission-critical features.

Skills

Embedded software development

C/C++

Python

Leadership

Embedded Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE

Tools

Build systems

Job description

BlackSky is seeking a senior embedded software engineer to own the design, development, and leadership of the satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems. You will collaborate with Satellite Operations, Mission Management, and cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical features on tight schedules.

The role requires a Bachelor's in CS/CE/EE with 10+ years of production embedded software experience in C/C++ and Python, plus strong expertise in embedded Linux and build systems.