Staff Mechanical Engineer - Optical Payloads

Blacksky Holdings LLC; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO and holidays

401(k) and Roth

Employee stock purchase program

Professional development

Job summary

BlackSky Holdings LLC seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer for Optical Payloads to lead design and integration of satellite payloads from concept to production. You will define requirements, collaborate with partners, and ensure mechanical integrity in structures and thermal paths.

You will mentor teams, develop concepts, and mature designs with Creo, Windchill, and standard aerospace practices to meet rigorous space-system demands.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or similar field.
• 10+ years professional mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience maturing designs from concepts to drawings for satellite/space systems.
• Experience in optical systems mechanical design.
• Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 dimensions and tolerances.
• U.S. Person required.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design and integration of payloads into satellite structures.
• Develop plans addressing requirements, risks, and schedule.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams across programs.
• Create part/assembly drawings and BOMs in CAD tooling.
• Document design/analysis data in reports and manufacturing systems.
• Support manufacturing with design intent and corrective actions.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment as needed.

Skills

Mechanical design leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

CAD modeling (Creo)

Drafting & drawings

Engineering judgment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Aerospace Eng

10+ years mechanical engineering

Tools

Creo

Windchill

Job description

BlackSky Holdings LLC seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer for Optical Payloads to lead design and integration of satellite payloads from concept to production. You will define requirements, collaborate with partners, and ensure mechanical integrity in structures and thermal paths.

You will mentor teams, develop concepts, and mature designs with Creo, Windchill, and standard aerospace practices to meet rigorous space-system demands.