Staff Software Engineer, Satellite Embedded (Remote)

BlackSky; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

15 days of PTO and holidays

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

BlackSky in Seattle, WA is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to lead satellite imaging software design and development. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration across various cross-functional teams and areas, ensuring timely delivery of critical software features.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, and Python, along with a strong background in managing complex software projects. Competitive benefits including health insurance, generous PTO, and a flexible work schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience delivering and maintaining commercial/embedded software in a production environment.
• Expertise in engineering clean and maintainable C/C++ and Python code.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and on budget.

Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise for ADCS and imaging payload subsystem software design.
• Collaborate with ESG software team and cross-functional engineers.
• Ensure that adequate documentation, test, inspection, and analysis are performed.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Embedded Systems

Agile Methodologies

Team Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Jira

Embedded Linux

Buildroot

Yocto

Job description

BlackSky in Seattle, WA is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to lead satellite imaging software design and development. This hands-on role emphasizes collaboration across various cross-functional teams and areas, ensuring timely delivery of critical software features.

Ideal candidates will have expertise in embedded systems, C/C++, and Python, along with a strong background in managing complex software projects. Competitive benefits including health insurance, generous PTO, and a flexible work schedule are offered.