Senior Mechanical Engineer - Satellite Payloads Lead

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

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.