Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer - Hybrid/Remote

BlackSky; Tukwila (WA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

15 days of PTO

401(k) with employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

BlackSky is seeking a Systems Engineer to ensure integration of spacecraft components at their Tukwila, WA office. This role involves collaboration across disciplines, contributing throughout the engineering lifecycle from mission needs through operations in orbit.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in Aerospace, with proficiency in Python and systems engineering artifacts. BlackSky offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry.
• At least 2 years conducting analysis of real-time hardware and software systems.
• Strong sense of ownership and bias toward eliminating waste.

Responsibilities

• Organize, lead, and support development of Systems Engineering deliverables.
• Build and refine automated tools for analyzing verification data.
• Define and decompose system CONOPS into requirements.

Skills

Python for data analysis

Understanding of spacecraft and subsystem behaviors

Proficiency in requirements management practices

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Computer Science, Aerospace, Systems, or Electrical preferred)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

GitHub

Ansys System Tool Kit (STK)

Job description

BlackSky is seeking a Systems Engineer to ensure integration of spacecraft components at their Tukwila, WA office. This role involves collaboration across disciplines, contributing throughout the engineering lifecycle from mission needs through operations in orbit.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering and 5+ years in Aerospace, with proficiency in Python and systems engineering artifacts. BlackSky offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.