Staff Engineer, Flight Software (Fully Remote)

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

• Own software design, development, and technical leadership for satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems.
• Collaborate with Satellite Operations, Mission Management, and cross-functional engineers on mission-critical features.

What You'll Do:

• Provide subject matter expertise in ADCS and payload software, ensuring timely delivery using task management tools.
• Drive compliance through documentation, test, inspection, and analysis, and support requirements development.

Qualifications:

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

Life at BlackSky:

• Full-time benefits include medical, dental, vision, 15 days PTO, 401(k) match, and parental leave.
• People-first culture with opportunities for professional development and a fun global team.

BlackSky

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a space-based intelligence platform providing satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring. Its global team works with cutting-edge technology and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused, and fun.