Space Systems Program Manager — Launch & Test Campaigns

BlackSky; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO and company holidays

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

BlackSky is seeking a Space Systems Project Manager in Seattle to manage the satellite systems' design and integration lifecycle. The ideal candidate will oversee the build, test, and operations, crossing engineering and procurement teams.

This pivotal role requires strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead technical teams through critical design and production workflows. BlackSky offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering a people-first environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of direct Project Management experience.
• Experience with significant mechanical and integrated software dependencies.
• Highly skilled at schedule management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, buy, build, and test lifecycle for structures subsystem.
• Develop integrated plans and schedules with cross-functional teams.
• Track action items and maintain logs of design release status.

Skills

Project Management Experience

MS Project

JIRA

Team Leadership

Mechanical Design

Budget Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

JIRA

Job description

BlackSky is seeking a Space Systems Project Manager in Seattle to manage the satellite systems' design and integration lifecycle. The ideal candidate will oversee the build, test, and operations, crossing engineering and procurement teams.

This pivotal role requires strong project management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead technical teams through critical design and production workflows. BlackSky offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, fostering a people-first environment.