Staff Software Engineer, Autonomous Space Operations

Blacksky Holdings LLC; Herndon (VA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BlackSky Holdings LLC, located in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop software for mission management and autonomous operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of software development expertise, particularly in Python and Go, alongside proven problem-solving and team collaboration skills.

We offer competitive benefits, including full healthcare coverage, generous PTO, and a supportive team environment. Explore a meaningful career in a company committed to innovation and excellence in intelligence technology.

Qualifications

• Eight years of relevant software development experience.
• Comfortable using various programming languages as needed.
• Ability to manage concurrent independent activities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain software for mission management services.
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and team planning.
• Test, debug, and document implemented software functionality.

Skills

Fluency in Python

Strong understanding of Go

Software design and maintenance

Problem-solving initiatives

Team cooperation and organization

Excellent written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another computational field

Job description

BlackSky Holdings LLC, located in Herndon, Virginia, is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop software for mission management and autonomous operations. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of eight years of software development expertise, particularly in Python and Go, alongside proven problem-solving and team collaboration skills.

We offer competitive benefits, including full healthcare coverage, generous PTO, and a supportive team environment. Explore a meaningful career in a company committed to innovation and excellence in intelligence technology.