BlackSky Technology is a leading provider of geospatial intelligence solutions, leveraging a constellation of high-resolution imaging satellites and advanced analytics to deliver real-time insights to customers around the globe. The company's innovative technology is revolutionizing the way organizations monitor and analyze critical events, enabling faster decision-making and enhanced situational awareness.

Principal Software Engineer, Machine Learning Operations About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is looking for a talented and creative Principal Software Engineer to support the development, operation, and capability evolution of Spectra AI, BlackSky’s cutting-edge AI/ML Platform. As part of the machine learning team, you are instrumental in supporting the automated monitoring mission at BlackSky. You will help ensure that Spectra AI produces consistent, reliable, and relevant analytics to BlackSky’s growing user base. This position is a critical element of the BlackSky AI/ML Engineering team and is expected to work collaboratively with internal satellite development teams to ensure success. The ideal candidate has geospatial software engineering, computer vision model deployment, operations, and testing experience; familiarity with satellite imagery or similar datasets; and success working in an agile development environment. Additionally, the ideal candidate has demonstrated the ability to manage their own efforts over a broad scope of work as an independent contributor. Finally, the candidate should be an independent thinker with the demonstrated ability and willingness to lean in to learn new tools, technologies, and approaches to solve new problems. This role reports to the Manager, Machine Learning Operations. While the locations listed in the job posting are accepted, we would love candidates near either our Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA offices. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Design and implement image processing pipelines and software services to assist researchers developing computer vision solutions for next-generation satellite imagery analytics. Ensure high-quality and production-ready Python and GO code. Take part in the entire project lifecycle from requirements development to deployment. Serve as a lead on MLOps software development projects, data ETL projects, and software feature development. Collaborate with management and technical team on technical roadmap and implementation strategy. Own and architect the vision, strategy, and technical roadmap for BlackSky's machine learning operations platform, ensuring it can scale to support a growing portfolio of advanced AI products. Design, build, and operate a robust and automated infrastructure for the entire ML lifecycle, including labeling, ETL, training, deployment, and monitoring. Develop and manage processes and tools to improve the velocity of researchers developing next-generation AI for processing satellite imagery and multimodal data. Act as a key technical leader, partnering with stakeholders across teams (e.g., computer vision, data, platform) to streamline the path to production and accelerate AI product development timelines. Clearly and effectively communicate technical strategy, opportunities, risks, and progress to senior leadership and key stakeholders across the company. Mentor and guide other engineers on the team, leveraging your experience to teach others and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Minimum of ten years of hands-on experience as a software engineer with at least four years focused on geospatial imagery. Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree or higher in one of the following fields: computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another computational field. Demonstrated experience designing and building scalable production software solutions and architectures, especially for machine learning or image processing. Strong Python or Golang proficiency and experience writing production software for data ETL, micro-services, geospatial, or data analytics, and cloud deployment. Experience with distributed compute environments such as Kubernetes and Dask. Hands on experience working with large imagery datasets including image normalization, image augmentation, raster/vector visualization, etc. Strong ability to communicate concepts and software system results with customers, management, and the technical team, highlighting actionable insights. Hands on experience with cloud services such as AWS EKS, S3, EC2, Aurora / RDS, SQS, SNS, Batch, etc. Experience working with geospatial and image software stacks (GDAL, Rasterio, GeoPandas, Shapely, Xarray, Zarr, etc.). You may have some exposure to machine learning. While not a requirement, it would be helpful if you have studied or have worked with machine learning, statistics, computer vision and would enjoy working with Computer Vision subject matter experts. The program this role will support requires Us-born citizenship. Preferred Qualifications: Over 12 years of hands-on experience as a software engineer. Knowledge and experience with MLOps and DataOps as a practice. Experience with databases and data model design especially SQL such as Postgres / PostGIS and ElasticSearch. Experience with remote sensing datasets and image preprocessing and manipulation methods for sensors such as Sentinel, LandSat, BlackSky, Airbus, Planet, or WorldView. Experience with Infrastructure solutions including (scaling and deploying models in the cloud using AWS solutions such as Kubernetes, ClearML, Nvidia Triton, Kubeflow, Torch Serve, Argo, etc.). Life at BlackSky for full-time US benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $175,000-200,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Principal Machine Learning Operations Software Engineer

Principal Satellite Ground Segment Architect About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. We are seeking an experienced principal-level Satellite Ground Segment Architect with the primary responsibility to design, implement, and maintain the organization’s current and future architecture. This position reports within the office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and reports to the Senior Director of System Solutions. As an individual contributor, this architect will routinely collaborate across a diverse set of technical and business leaders within the CTO office and across BlackSky offices. The ideal candidate will have a combination of expertise across a broad set of technical areas including satellites, Electro-Optical payloads, ground systems, space communications, software development, customer solutions, program scheduling and costing, and industry partnerships. The candidate must be a proven self-starter, highly organized, and have an ability to balance competing priorities in resource constrained environments. While we would prefer a candidate local to one of our offices (Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA) we will be open to strong remote candidates in select states. Responsibilities: Design, develop and maintain, BlackSky’s ground segment architecture spanning ground subsystems (which include mission planning software, ground hardware infrastructure, image processing software, and computer vision algorithms): Provide an architectural framework for end-to-end ground system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts. Communicate with internal and external groups to determine functional requirements and translate those requirements to engineering specifications for implementation within the BlackSky architecture. Understand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the architecture and evaluate the impact of changes or additions. Ensure the accuracy and completeness of architecture documentation. Work closely with developers, engineers, and the product team to develop road maps for system capabilities, align development plans, and ensure effective capability integration across space and ground subsystems. Conduct data analysis from complex space and ground systems, apply knowledge of statistics, software scripting, modeling and simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, and propose solutions to customer and business objectives and decisions. Lead the evaluation, development, and recommendation of capabilities, products, and requirements to provide cost-effective solutions that meet business, technology, and customer requirements. Collaborate with business managers and technical groups to address important customer issues and find innovative solutions to difficult problems. Other responsibilities as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience. At least 15 years of relevant experience with five (5) years’ experience in the remote sensing industry. Strong knowledge of satellite ground system architectures and design of satellite ground systems.&nbsp; Demonstrated experience defining and documenting system Concepts of Operations, functional requirements, and performance requirements. Must be a US-born citizen. Experience architecting complex software systems. Able to decompose complex problems into pieces and components. Familiarity with Software Engineering best practices and process including agile development. Knowledge of software enterprise design patterns. Experience designing Software APIs, system integrations and Data Models. Familiarity with software life cycle from product concept through operations and maintenance and toolchains used to manage this process (JIRA, Git, etc.). Effective communication skills to represent architectural and engineering concepts and decisions across varied stakeholders including Engineering, Sales, Customers, Product Management. Experience developing Concepts of Operations and derived engineering requirements based on complex Customer and Mission requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the geospatial domain and systems that leverage GIS data, especially from satellite systems and remote sensing. Experience with component(s) of the ground segment for satellite systems including mission planning, ground stations, order management, image production, or AI/ML or analogous systems. Former software engineering and software architecture experience for production systems, especially Satellite or product based SAAS. Master’s degree in engineering. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) applications to create, edit, and analyze geospatial data. Experience with Cloud-based computing architectures and virtual machine environments. Experience designing, developing, and evaluating predictive models and advanced algorithms that lead to optimal value extraction from the data. Life at BlackSky for full-time US benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $180,000-220,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Principal Systems Architect

Staff Engineer, Communications Systems About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. This a hybrid role based out of Seattle, WA and will report to the Director of Ground and Communication Systems. As part of the Communications Engineering team, you will be instrumental in engineering and testing of our communication systems on our next gen satellites along with ground station compatibility. These duties include responsibilities that traverse the entire system design, from network connectivity to the Mission Operations Center to the transmission and receipt of RF signals from space and all the systems and hardware in between. The position is an integral part of our Constellation Engineering and Test teams, and is charged with the responsibility of supporting the spacecraft from the initial design phase through its operational life. Routine travel is expected to facilitate to support our remote systems throughout their design and operations lifecycle. The ideal candidate has a demonstrated ability to take on broad scope of work, execute tasks efficiently and autonomously, and has a demonstrated ability and willingness to learn and solve new problems. Additionally, the candidate is a demonstrated self-starter, highly organized with an ability to balance competing priorities and distill highly complex technical programs into clear design and test goals.&nbsp; Responsibilities: Deployment of new sites and sustainment of existing network assets throughout the world. System level design and integration of sites across site hardware, software, network, and planning. Installing, servicing, and troubleshooting antenna and transceiver systems. Develop and release design documentation to facilitate the engineering of satellite systems and ground station solutions. Define and perform tests to qualify and accept new site deployments, new hardware and new features. Ordering, assembly, and pre-deployment testing and logistical planning for lab and ground station hardware. Build, test, troubleshoot and route RF, network, and discrete cables. Develop and execute test program that will qualify new hardware to meet system requirements and ensure compatibility between space and ground segments. Identify, Interface, and work to solve technical constraints with vendors across the globe to facilitate installation of deployment and operational support of hardware. Support regulatory filings and analysis to show system compliance. Support operational team with analysis of ground station and/or communications issue and work to improve tracking and responsiveness to operational issues, optimizing and improving the system. Interface effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including other communications engineers, program management, software developers, IT, and systems engineering. Serve as a representative of the comms team to both internal and external stakeholders. Manage competing priorities and individual tasks towards larger company and team objectives. 10-15% travel required. Other relevant duties assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. Minimum of eight (8) years of technical experience, preferably in a space operations environment. Understanding of key communication systems theories and techniques including systems architecture, antennas, signal processing, and/or RF propagation. Experience with hands-on testing of RF hardware, including spectrum analyzers, network analyzers and other RF testing equipment. System level understanding of disciplines required for site integration including network, software, and mission planning. Ability to develop design documentation. Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience. Ability to multi-task within a startup, fast paced environment. Ability to balance system level thinking with detailed problem solving. Proven experience as a self-starter, that can work independently to manage complex projects from conception to completion. Must be willing/able to travel internationally with a team or individually. Must be a US Citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with antenna installation, testing and maintenance. Experience writing software for data analysis and test conduct (python, MATLAB, bash, etc.) and developing test scripts to interface with hardware. Linux familiarity. Knowledge of satellite systems or RF ground systems. Knowledge of RF licensing procedures. Regulatory experience. Team leadership experience. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $150,000 to $180,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements:&nbsp;https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf &nbsp;

Staff Engineer, Communications Systems

Assembly, Integration &amp; Test (AI&amp;T) Technician About Us: BlackSky&nbsp;is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is looking for a strong Assembly, Integration &amp; Test (AI&amp;T) Technician based in a hybrid role at our Tukwila, WA office. As an AI&amp;T Technician you will be expected to support the assembly, test, and delivery of our satellites. You will work on production efforts and will be expected to become familiar with assembly and test procedures and techniques across a wide variety of products. Travel to international and domestic launch sites may be required to support satellite integration with the launch vehicle. This role is expected in the office full-time and reports to the Director of Production. Responsibilities: Perform mechanical assembly and test operations on our satellite production line. Assemble and inspect electrical, mechanical, and electromechanical assemblies. Set up and execute functional and performance tests of electronics components and systems. Participate in anomaly/failure investigation and resolution. Provide feedback on designs and processes; participate in process improvement activities. Support other assembly and test activities across the company such as wire harnesses, printed circuit assemblies, etc.&nbsp; Fine-pitch soldering, wire harness assembly and repair, epoxy/adhesive application, and mechanical assembly Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Previous experience with lab equipment (multimeters, power supplies, oscilloscopes, etc.). At least two years of experience in at least two of the following areas:&nbsp; wire harness assembly, PCA assembly and test, mechanical assembly, epoxy/adhesive preparation and application, electromechanical component, and/or system testing. Able to perform moderate physical labor involving standing for extended durations, reaching and bending, etc. and to work to a schedule and follow directions. Capability to work in a dynamic, multi-task, environment with frequently shifting priorities and technical challenges. The ability to think independently while also embracing communication among a large and diverse set of project and company stakeholders. Must be a US Person.&nbsp; Preferred Qualifications: J-STD-001 soldering certification. Previous experience (2-4 years) working on spaceflight hardware. Experience with environmental test equipment. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Washington state is $36.50 to $41.50 per hour. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements:&nbsp;https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf #LI-Hybrid

AI&T Technician

Senior Product Manager, Analytics About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. The Senior Product Manager for Analytics will drive sustainable business growth by crafting and executing BlackSky’s analytics product strategy through product specification, strategic roadmap management, product KPI formulation and tracking, product marketing, and direct support to the global Sales and BD organization. This role reports directly to the Vice President of Product Management and while we prefer candidates located near our Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA offices, we are open to remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Work within an industry-leading team of Product Managers to bring the BlackSky strategic vision to life through development and release of analytics products which work seamplessly with our imagery tasking capabilities to deliver industry leading automated activity monitoring and broad area search. Develop and maintain the analytics product specification and development roadmap. Interface with program leads to define automated object detection requirements including performance targets, categorical ontologies, and delivery methods. Define business and technical KPI’s and report performance against those KPI’s on a regular basis. Interact directly with internal and external stakeholders to gain feedback on product strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks as they relate to both the analytics business model and technical capabilities. Form relationships with industry partners to support the complete Tasking, Collection, Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination (TC-PED) needs of subscribers. Publish white papers and present at industry events to promote awareness of the analytics products. Support product sales opportunities through both remote engagements and some domestic and international travel to customer locations and industry events (approximately 10% travel). Collaborate with internal teams to create product marketing materials. Perform other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent work experience. Minimum of eight years of experience working with advanced automation and data analytics. Minimum of five years of formal product management experience. Previous professional experience with Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) data and analytics. Strong technical aptitude and experience building and scaling analytics products. Strong business and technical acumen with top notch verbal and written communication skills. Ability to travel domestically and internationally approximately 10% of working days. Previous experience working on GTM product launches with a specific focus on information, intelligence and insights derived from integrated data sources. Ability to leverage outside-in customer-centric approach to identify unmet market opportunities then build offerings that solve customer problems with optimal product-market fit. Ability to operate independently, effectively and decisively in a highly technical data-rich environment with minimal guidance and intellectual curiosity. Ability to create cross-functional stakeholder alignment across a highly collaborative team environment by providing leadership through influence. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced graduate degree or MBA.&nbsp; Military and/or intelligence community work experience. Experience working with maritime data and analytics. Experience supporting an international sales and business development organization.&nbsp; Experience managing products at a startup or rapidly innovating public company with an entrepreneurial spirit, strong business acumen and passion for disruptive technologies. Active US security clearance, secret or top secret.&nbsp; Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $145,000-165,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf #LI-Remote

Senior Product Manager

Senior Systems Engineer&nbsp; About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is seeking a proven spacecraft systems engineer to provide a key role in the definition, verification, delivery, and assembly of our industry-defining spacecraft. Systems Engineers at BlackSky are involved throughout the engineering lifecycle, from creating and understanding mission needs through design, integration, test, and ultimately the operation of spacecraft in orbit. You’ll collaborate daily with a diverse set of team members – mechanical, electrical, software, and test engineers, operators, and program managers - to be successful in your role. You will work in our Tukwila, WA office with a hybrid on-site schedule with significant flexibility for part-time remote work and report to the Program Chief Engineer. Responsibilities: Define and decompose system CONOPS into Space vehicle, subsystem and component requirements. Perform subsystem and system analyses aimed at driving design definition and verification. Organize, lead, conduct, and document trade studies. Develop system, subsystem, and component verification and test plans. Analyze lab, production, and on-orbit test data. Lead and participate in anomaly and failure investigations. Automate recurring analysis and verification activities. Derive software requirement and user stories from CONOPS and specifications. Communicate technical information (analysis results, finding, trades) to peers, the Program Chief Engineer, program management, and customers. Define, track, and manage key performance parameters (KPPs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and technical performance measures. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: &nbsp; Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Aerospace, Systems, Computer Science, or Electrical preferred). Minimum of five years of experience in the Aerospace or Defense Industry. Strong understanding of spacecraft system and subsystem behaviors and dependencies. Demonstrated technical breadth across spacecraft subsystems. Ability to produce satellite budgets and analyses (power, mass, reliability, etc.). Experience with requirements management tools and practices. Previous experience with MATLAB and python or other similar tools for data analysis. Experience developing systems engineering artifacts: Interface Control Documents, Internal block diagrams, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, state machines, etc. Strong sense of ownership and innate sense of urgency. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated technical depth in at least one spacecraft subsystem or payload. Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and SysML. Previous experience with STK. Experience with requirements tracking tools (e.g. DOORS, Jama). Prior experience with Jira, Confluence, GitLab and other similar tools. Strong understanding of astrodynamics, the space environment, and corresponding considerations for spacecraft design. Experience working within a Scaled Agile or other Agile framework. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Washington state is $125,000-$145,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Senior Systems Engineer

Director&nbsp;U.S. Space Force (USSF), Business Development and Sales About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. identifying opportunities within the defense agencies of the US Government as well as communicating and coordinating business opportunities with key stakeholders within the BlackSky organization. You will also coordinate and execute total solutions to our customers to achieve new sales The Director of United States Space Force (USSF) Business Development and Sales will report to the VP of USG BD and Sales.&nbsp; We are seeking experienced BD professional with a proven track record of successfully leading capture of long-term, reoccurring revenue generating opportunities; a deep understanding of the USSF and DoD ISR, Space Domain Awareness, operations, mission, priorities, and plans; domain expertise in space operations, ISR, Space Domain Awareness and GEOINT and Tactical Surveillance, Reconnaissance and Targeting. You will use your extensive background in business development and sales to define strategies to achieve successful program awards and product sales in an individual contributor role. Directly interfacing with both government and industry decisionmakers, operators and experts, this position will develop long term relationships aimed at maturing and sustaining a foundational line of business within the USSF. The primary emphasis on business development and sales strategy in this position is for USSF, your secondary role will be with other DoD intelligence and operations organizations with a goal of expanding new sales opportunities. This position will be in the Herndon, VA or in the vicinity of Colorado Springs, CO office and report to the Vice President of USG, Business Development and Sales. Responsibilities:&nbsp; Work with internal division technology leaders and key internal stakeholders in the division on BD and sales opportunities setting sales strategy, tactics, proposals, and negotiations for new product solutions as well as coordinating qualified new business capture and sales with government agencies.&nbsp; Lead sales capture efforts for advanced programs and new technical solutions for the customer that align to the business growth strategies of the division.&nbsp; Lead penetration strategies to gain additional sales with all major government agencies by facilitating contacts to achieve sales objectives.&nbsp; Directly interface with both government and industry decisionmakers, operators and experts, this position will develop long term relationships aimed at maturing and sustaining a foundational line of business within the USSF and DoD. Create and sustain classified communications pursuits for BlackSky, working with existing BD and Program Management Staff. Provide quarterly forecasts to management, and monthly forecasts within the current quarter. Responsible for market growth and expansion Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Other responsibilities as needed. Required Qualifications:&nbsp; Must have Active IC/DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance and be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph. Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field.&nbsp; At least 10 years of experience working with the U.S. Air Force and/or the U.S. Space Force and other DoD/IC Intelligence and Operations organizations. At least 15 years of domain experience in space/satellite operations, ISR, and GEOINT. 10-15 years working the USSF and DoD ISR, Space Domain Awareness, operations, mission, priorities, and plans; domain expertise in space operations, ISR, Space Domain Awareness, GEOINT TacSRT, and JCO. At least 5 years of full-cycle business development experience with a concentration in technical and/or government sales. Active Top-Secret clearance, with SCI eligibility. Exceptional negotiation and persuasion skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Superior complex problem solving and decision-making abilities. Preferred Qualifications:&nbsp; Master’s degree in business administration or finance Experience managing opportunity pipeline in Salesforce. Experience in multiple IC, DoD agencies and/or Joint assignments. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life, and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more. 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Denver, CO is $180,000-200,000 per year and this role is eligible for commission. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Director, USSF BD and Sales

Program Chief Engineer About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. We are seeking an experienced Chief Engineer with the primary responsibility to lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers (including space, mission planning, image processing, and software) developing complex engineering solutions in support of a long-term customer program. This position reports within the office of the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and reports to the Vice President of Systems Engineering. As an individual contributor, this Chief Engineer will routinely collaborate across a diverse set of technical and business leaders within the CTO office and across BlackSky offices. The ideal candidate will have a combination of expertise across a broad set of technical areas including satellites, Electro-Optical payloads, ground systems, space communications, software development, customer solutions, program scheduling and costing, and industry partnerships. The candidate must be a proven self-starter, highly organized, and have an ability to balance competing priorities in resource constrained environments. We strongly prefer a candidate local to our corporate headquarter in Herndon, VA to provide customer support but we will be open to strong remote candidates in select states who are open to travel as needed by the customer. Responsibilities: Responsible and accountable for technical performance and the effective utilization of engineering resources on a large scale, complex development program. Collaborate with Program Management, Functional Leadership, and the customer to ensure optimal program level performance. Ensure alignment with organizational, business, program, and strategic objectives. Drive data driven decision-making across the program through the effective application and management of metrics and appropriate action plans. Design, develop and maintain the program architecture spanning BlackSky satellites, ground subsystems (which include mission planning software, ground hardware infrastructure, image processing software, and computer vision algorithms), and customer interfaces: Provide an architectural framework for end-to-end ground system development, maintenance, and enhancement efforts Communicate with internal and external groups to determine functional requirements and translate those requirements to engineering specifications for implementation within the BlackSky architecture. Understand the interactions between systems, applications, and services within the architecture and evaluate the impact of changes or additions. Ensure the readiness, accuracy and completeness of program milestones. Work closely with developers, engineers, and the product team to develop road maps for system capabilities, align development plans, and ensure effective capability integration across space and ground subsystems. Conduct data analysis from complex space and ground systems, apply knowledge of statistics, software scripting, modeling and simulation, and advanced mathematics to recognize patterns, identify opportunities, and propose solutions to customer and business objectives and decisions. Lead the evaluation, development, and recommendation of capabilities, products, and requirements to provide cost-effective solutions that meet business, technology, and customer requirements. Collaborate with business managers and technical groups to address important customer issues and find innovative solutions to difficult problems. Other responsibilities as needed. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field or equivalent experience. At least 15 years of relevant experience with five (5) years’ experience in the remote sensing industry. Strong knowledge of satellite system architectures and design of satellite ground software systems.&nbsp; Experience architecting complex software systems, deriving requirements, and prioritizing requirements. Able to decompose complex problems into pieces and components. Familiarity with Software Engineering best practices and process including agile development. Experience designing Software APIs, system integrations and Data Models. Familiarity with software life cycle from product concept through operations and maintenance and toolchains used to manage this process (JIRA, Git, etc.). Effective communication skills to represent architectural and engineering concepts and decisions across varied stakeholders including Engineering, Sales, Customers, Product Management. Experience developing Concepts of Operations and derived engineering requirements based on complex Customer and Mission requirements. Demonstrated experience defining and documenting system Concepts of Operations, functional requirements, and performance requirements. Must be a US-born citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with DevOps and building software systems on closed networks. Familiarity with satellite systems and remote sensing. Experience with component(s) of the ground segment for satellite systems including mission planning, ground stations, order management, image production, or AI/ML or analogous systems. Former software engineering and software architecture experience for production systems, especially Satellite or product based SAAS. Master’s or other graduate degree in engineering. Experience with Cloud-based computing architectures and virtual machine environments. Life at BlackSky for full-time US benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $180,000-225,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Program Chief Engineer

Senior Communications Engineer, Space Vehicle About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is looking for an engineer with a strong background in RF communications to be a part of a multi-disciplinary team in the development of satellite communication systems. As part of the Communications Engineering team, you will be instrumental in engineering design, production and testing of our communication systems on our next gen satellites along with ground station compatibility. While primarily focused on spacecraft communications, you’ll be involved throughout the engineering lifecycle through design, integration, test, and ultimately the operation of satellites. This position is ideal for a candidate who possesses the eagerness and aptitude to adapt and extend traditional systems engineering and spacecraft development practices to an agile and low-cost environment. You will be engaged in all aspects of satellite system and subsystem electrical design and test, with a focus on RF networks and satellite communication systems. You will use your understanding of electrical and RF communications principles and concepts to support the design and development of satellites through all phases of the product lifecycle. You’ll work directly with technical leadership and other members of a multi-disciplined team to develop and test microsatellite communications systems. You will architect and execute test plans to show functionality of these systems. Furthermore, you will also be responsible for interfacing with ground station providers and satellite end users to ensure system compatibility. This role will be based out of Tukwila, WA and will report to the Director of Ground and Communication Systems. Responsibilities: As a member of the satellite communications system, you will be involved with performing communications system design and analysis, testing, debug, data analysis, and supporting flight hardware design. Perform functional analyses (link, power, throughput, etc.), detailed trade studies, and interface definition efforts to translate initial requirements into concepts and eventually detailed and qualified designs. Identify the necessary space-segment and ground-segment hardware necessary to accomplish payload and telemetry transmission over a wide range of mission CONOPS and orbital parameters. Create dedicated test setups, procedures for antenna checkout, radio peripheral checkout, cable/phasing network checkout, ground station compatibility tests, channel simulation tests, regulatory tests, and end to end full RF systems tests. Work hands-on with digital and analog RF equipment including radios, antennas, ADCs, and ground support equipment. Support production testers in the development and execution of test plans that ensure adequate testing of units and the complete system. Interface with supplier/vendors as needed to support subsystem procurement, design, development, and production. Collaborate among a multi-disciplinary engineering and production team to design and test satellite systems, subsystems, and components Support analyses and troubleshooting of in-orbit communication challenges and advise on operational Con Ops and performance. Manage competing priorities and manage individual tasks towards larger company and team objectives. Other relevant duties assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline. A minimum of five years of technical experience, preferably in a space operations environment. Understanding of EE fundamentals/RF communications systems from a first principles perspective, including systems architecture, antennas, signal processing, and/or RF propagation. Familiarity with existing communications technology in aerospace and space industries. Experience developing and validating RF link budget system models. Knowledge of key parameters for Noise and Linearity for RF Systems and their impact on system performance. Familiarity with using RF and Electrical Test Equipment (e.g. oscilloscope, power meter, spectrum analyzer, signal generator, VNA, noise sources, etc.) Ability to develop of design documentation. Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills, including team leadership experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience. Ability to multi-task within a startup, fast paced environment. Proven experience as a self-starter, that can work independently to manage complex projects from conception to completion. Must be a US Citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with avionics and antenna installation, testing and maintenance. Understanding of radiation effects on electronics. Experience with requirements and verification database management tools (We use Jama, DOORS and others are also good experience to have). Knowledge of CCSDS communications standard and AES/GCM encryption. Experience with DVB-S2/S2X. Experience with test automation and efficient data processing (LabVIEW, Python, MATLAB). Experience writing software for data analysis and test conduct (python, MATLAB, bash, etc.) and developing test scripts to interface with hardware. Knowledge of RF licensing procedures or other RF regulatory experience. Ability to balance system level thinking with detailed problem solving. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $120,000 to $145,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements:&nbsp;https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Senior Communications Engineer, Space Vehicle

Senior Engineer, Mission Planning About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is looking for a strong, self-starting and eager engineer to join our Mission Planning Engineering team.&nbsp; This integrated product team is working to develop and maintain optimized autonomous operations for the BlackSky constellation. The Mission Planning Team works closely with the Mission Management SW Development team: Mission Planners own requirements documentation, initial scope and design documentation, and will lead SW feature development efforts by writing prototype code and/or written system level requirements which are executable by the SW development team. Scope of expertise includes software system design, software architecture, data structures, efficient data storage and retrieval, software performance and scaling, and efficient maintainable algorithm implementation.&nbsp; The candidate should have solid experience in developing both prototype code and software system requirements. In this role, you will develop and track system level requirements, schedules, and technical implementation for a wide variety of mission planning products and see them through to operation on orbit. Opportunities will exist for prototype code development in Python or Go, as well as internal tooling development for measuring KPIs, troubleshooting performance problems, and identifying and correcting inefficiencies in planning algorithms. While the primary responsibility of this hire will be to define system level and software requirements and prototype code, a strong background in production level software or embedded systems experience in spacecraft or autonomous vehicles will be valuable. We have offices in Herndon, VA and Seattle, WA but are open to remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Contribute to mission planning integrated product team, interfacing with mission planning, ground software, and operations and product engineers to plan and execute autonomous constellation operations software features. Model, implement, and test concepts of operation for autonomous planning of various constellation activities including imaging, system calibration, propulsion, or other critical activities. Model satellite subsystems (communications, power, attitude) using methods that are compatible with existing and future ground and control software algorithms as needed to support Mission Planning functions. Support ongoing constellation operations and customer fulfillment efforts as a mission planning subject matter expert. Translate product concepts to engineering requirements and facilitate review and discussion among engineering, product and software stakeholders. Occasional 24/7 support expected during Launch and Early Operations or Anomaly Response in support of debugging and fixing mission planning algorithms. Other relevant duties assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher in one of the following fields: aerospace or mechanical engineering, systems engineering, computer science or equivalent. At least six (6) years of relevant professional experience. Familiarity with satellite first principals such as orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and satellite systems. Experience writing technical requirements and driving to implementation. Experience with project management or software product development. Working knowledge of Go or Python. Knowledge of software design, maintenance, and implementation including data structures, data retrieval and storage, algorithm efficiency, and maintainable scalable code. Expertise in software/hardware performance characteristics. Demonstrated initiative to identify and solve problems or inefficiencies in your current field of expertise. Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience. Ability to sustain a workload consisting of several concurrent, independent activities. This program this role supports requires US-born citizenship. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with automation of complex systems (satellite, vehicle fleets, drones, etc.). Strong familiarity with orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and satellite systems. Experience with planning algorithms and fluency with inputs/outputs/constraints to such systems. Expertise with integer or linear program solvers. Experience with embedded systems pertaining to satellites or other autonomous vehicles. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag While we may consider more junior candidates, the anticipated salary range for candidates at the posted level in Seattle, WA is $100,000-140,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements:&nbsp;https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Senior Engineer, Mission Planning

Senior Material Planner (Supply Chain Management) About Us: BlackSky&nbsp;is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is looking for a strong Senior Material Planner based in a hybrid role at our Tukwila, WA office. This role will support the supply chain and production teams in quantifying demand for materials, development and refinement of planning and supply chain related processes, and support the financial planning required for program material plans. Additionally, this position will include system support such as MRP supply and demand management and reports needed to ensure material performance supports program requirements. This role is expected in the office 2-3 times a week and reports to the Director of Supply Chain. Responsibilities: Use internal ERP system to plan and execute material readiness for program schedules. Analyze program manufacturing bill of materials (MBOM) and schedules for the manufacturing, assembly, and test of hardware. Maintain and generate program planning requirements, release purchase requisitions and work orders for both production items and independent demand requirements. Own schedule management for assigned programs and manage actions generated by MRP. Identify supply chain shortages to ensure production cadence is maintained during the fabrication, assembly, and test cycle as well as supply risks and issues, driving mitigation actions and escalating if needed. Monitor and support MRP demand management and inventory, identify associated risks, and drive gap closure to meet material plans. Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to review progress and material readiness issues. Execute required system transactions in a timely manner; and perform analysis on material readiness. Inventory analysis and order policy definition to secure material availability in alignment with program requirements. Drive improvement to inventory management practices and reporting methods. Monitor material life cycle, securing availability and preventing shelf-life and obsolescence issues. Perform clear to build assessments on production work orders. Monitor schedule performance of production work order adherence. Identify and champion continuous improvement opportunities to improve material availability. Identify and resolve data quality issues regarding material readiness and mBOM accuracy. Prepare and provide data driven reviews to management with a focus on optimizing the supply chain for performance. Create and monitor metrics regarding supply chain performance and operational health. Create and own costed bill of materials using past historical actuals and program cost targets. Create and own EAC for program material plan and present regular updates to business leaders. Create SOPs to support managing SCM and operational processes. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Operations Management or equivalent experience (four additional years). Minimum of at least five (5) years of experience with&nbsp; Supply Chain, Material Finance, Transport/Logistics, Operations or other relevant material planning.&nbsp; Proficient in ERP and MRP systems - preferred with Costpoint and/or PLEX. Previous experience compiling large amounts of data from multiple sources and querying raw data, especially using SQL, Python, etc. Experience in material finance, including creating cBOMs, developing financial spend plans, EACs As a hybrid role, this position requires being on-site in Tukwila a few times a week. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present information; strong written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp; Collaborative and adaptable to a fluid environment, able to prioritize tasks and responsibilities appropriately.&nbsp; Previous negotiation and forecasting experience, preferably in an aerospace industry. Preferred Qualifications: Master's or other graduate degree in a relevant field. Active certifications in Production and Inventory Management (CIPM), ASCM/APICS, or other similar certifications. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $105,000 to $125,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements:&nbsp;https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf #LI-Hybrid

Senior Material Planner

Senior Site Security/Safety Analyst About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. This role will support the security team from the Seattle and Tukwila office and will operate within a cross functional team for employee safety, program security, compliance, incident response, and the improvement of the BlackSky Security posture. A successful candidate will be able to provide support to the larger Security team as well as Legal, People Operations, and Program Managers. In this role, you will make decisions and take action to protect the people, information, property and customers of BlackSky and take ownership of responsibilities of our Seattle area offices. This position reports to the Manager, Information Security and is a hybrid role located in our Seattle area offices.&nbsp; Responsibilities: Respond to alarms, incidents, and security issues in the Seattle area offices. Manage the SIS visitor management system for all sites and the Tukwila special requirements. Lead the response to security incidents, coordinating with relevant teams to contain, investigate, and resolve breaches. Oversee the Seattle area safety and OSHA compliance efforts. Coordinate improvements to the Seattle area office security and access control systems. Conducting regular security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities and ensure the effectiveness of security controls in order to assist with risk assessments on new programs, projects, and facilities. As a hybrid position, this role requires being on-site at least three days a week with some after hours on call work. Draft and improve security policy, practices, and documents. Collaborate with other teams such as Legal, People Ops, Admin, and IT to integrate security into all functions of the organization. Respond to customer requests for detailed security information. Provide on site security as needed during launch and space vehicle shipping operations, some after hours work will be needed. Assist with program security and clearances for Seattle area staff. Manage Security tickets related to the Seattle and Tukwila offices and create reports for leadership on KPIs. Other job-related responsibilities as assigned. Required Qualifications: Minimum of five (5) years in safety, compliance, physical security or incident response.&nbsp; Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, preferably in security, computer science, or criminal justice. CISSP or equivalent security certification. Working knowledge of Washington State SHARP policy and practice. Previous experience responding to and overseeing physical security breaches.&nbsp; Recent, proven experience with compliance, testing, security tools, and digital forensics. Experience with creating effective, engaging security training, focusing on insider threat, and risk management. Due to being responsible for addressing physical security needs and responding to office alarms, this position requires living within 60 minutes to the office, even during rush hour. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience with SOX controls, banking, and overseas security. Experience with supporting audits. Advanced degree and/or legal experience. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or other overseas security experience. Experience with Brivo, Eagle Eye, or Cobalt access control systems. Life at BlackSky for full-time US benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $90,000-110,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Senior Site Security/Safety Analyst

Senior Software Engineer, Core Services About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. As a Senior Software Engineer on our Core Services team, you'll be joining a team in our Ground Services and Applications Group, which is composed of industry veterans who are passionate about writing quality software that solves real customer needs. Our development team comes from many backgrounds (from aerospace to game engine development, to cloud computing) with experience across the entire stack. You will work closely with this team to design, implement, and support back-end service features that provide satellite imagery ordering, processing, and delivery orchestration. While the locations listed in the job posting are ideal, we would love candidates near either our Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA offices. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Independently design and implement new features and updates for the components making up BlackSky’s core imagery ordering, processing, and delivery orchestration services. Take an active role in testing, debugging, and documenting implemented software functionality. Participate in and provide insightful feedback during design sessions and regular team status. meetings to help identify issues before they make it through development to production. Analyze and provide input on designs with an eye towards creating scalable, maintainable, and performant software solutions. Assist with operational tasks to ensure stability in production environments. Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies, technical limitations) and communicates these issues early. Migrate existing services to Kubernetes. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a software engineer developing production software. Fluency in Java and are comfortable learning/using other languages when necessary. Proficiency designing, implementing, and using REST APIs. Familiarity with common database technologies (SQL and NoSQL). Experience working in a cloud environment like AWS, GCE, or MS Azure. Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes. The program this role supports requires being a US-born citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree (or higher) in a related technical field. Experience developing production software for over seven (7) years. Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services. Knowledge of geospatial systems or data. Python Experience. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $140,000-$160,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Senior Software Engineer, Core Services

Senior Technical/Proposal Writer About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. We are seeking a skilled and driven proposal and technical writer to lead the creation of compelling, compliant customer facing proposals, white papers, etc. and support capture efforts that expand BlackSky’s footprint across defense and intelligence customers around the globe. This role is critical in shaping high-quality responses to solicitations and ensuring disciplined capture management throughout the sales and business development lifecycle so strong, successful government contracting proposal experience is needed. This role is part of our Go to Market team and reports to the Senior Vice President, Marketing and Go to Market. While we would love candidates near either our Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA offices we may also consider remote candidates in certain states.&nbsp; Responsibilities: Serve as the lead writer, editor and content developer for proposals, white papers and solicitations. Translate complex technical and analytics concepts into clear capabilities and benefits statements. Craft persuasive narratives tailored to customer mission needs. Support proposal manager in the coordination and consolidation of cross-functional inputs from technical, product, program, marketing and executive teams. Ensure consistent messaging, style and compliance across all submissions. Develop technical summaries, past performance, compliance matrices and executive ready content. Maintain disciplined processes around proposal schedules, submission status and compliance reviews. Identify process improvements to strengthen pipeline health and win rates. Other job-related duties as assigned and as proposal pipeline fluctuates. Additional writing duties may include supporting technical software or developer documentation, user guides, specifications, research papers or marketing content.&nbsp; Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in English, journalism, or related fields. At least eight (8) years of proven experience with technical writing and supporting government proposals. Strong writing, editing and formatting skills with proven ability to produce clear, persuasive content under tight deadlines. Experience in government proposals (DoD/MoD, IC, NASA, or Federal Civilian): Familiarity with FAR/DFARS and proposal compliance frameworks.&nbsp; Knowledge of Shipley or APMP best practices: Ability to align writing with industry-standard capture/proposal methodologies.&nbsp; Graphics and visual storytelling: Ability to collaborate with designers or use tools (e.g., Visio, PowerPoint, Canva) to create compelling visuals, annotated figures, or infographics for proposals.&nbsp; Strong research and analytical skills.&nbsp; Ability to discern priorities and deliver on deadlines.&nbsp; Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, high attention to detail.&nbsp; Ability to quickly grasp complex technical concepts and make them easily understandable in text. Process improvement mindset: Ability to suggest templates, style guides, or reusable boilerplate libraries to accelerate proposal turnaround.&nbsp; Experience leading proposals for U.S government, defense, intelligence or allied customers. Ability to work effectively with technical experts to translate complex geospatial and analytic capabilities into compelling value propositions. Strong working knowledge of MS Office.&nbsp; Preferred Qualifications: APMP certification (Foundation or Practitioner). Background in aerospace, defense, or intelligence proposals. Experience contributing to oral proposals (slide decks, speaker notes, rehearsals). Previous experience working with colleagues in multiple time zones.&nbsp;&nbsp; Prior experience working with systems integration projects. Previous software development experience. Hold an active secret clearance (or higher). Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $115,000-137,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements:&nbsp;https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf #LI-Remote

Senior Technical/Proposal Writer

Senior Director, IC/NRO Business Development and Sales About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. As the Senior Director of Business Development, U.S. Intelligence Community (NRO) you will be responsible for identifying opportunities within the defense agencies of the US Government as well as communicating and coordinating business opportunities with key stakeholders within the BlackSky organization. You will also coordinate and execute total solutions to our customers to achieve new sales. You will use your extensive background in business development and sales to define strategies to achieve successful program awards and product sales as an individual contributor. The primary emphasis on business development and sales strategy in this position is for NRO, your secondary role will be with other intelligence community organizations with a goal of expanding new sales opportunities. This position will be in the Northern Virginia area near our Herndon, VA office and report to the Vice President of USG, Business Development and Sales. Responsibilities: Simultaneously manage pursuit and capture of new program or product sales through extensive interfacing with government agencies to achieve set quarterly and annual sales goals. Work with internal division technology leaders and key internal stakeholders in the division on BD and sales opportunities setting sales strategy, tactics, proposals, and negotiations for new product solutions as well as coordinating qualified new business capture and sales with government agencies.&nbsp; Lead sales capture efforts for advanced programs and new technical solutions for the customer that align to the business growth strategies of the division.&nbsp; Lead penetration strategies to gain additional sales with all major government agencies by facilitating contacts to achieve sales objectives.&nbsp; Create and sustain classified communications pursuits for BlackSky, working with existing BD and Program Management Staff. Provide quarterly forecasts to management, and monthly forecasts within the current quarter. Responsible for market growth and expansion Maintain sales volume, product mix, and selling price by keeping current with supply and demand, changing trends, economic indicators, and competitors. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Other responsibilities as needed. Required Qualifications: Must have Active IC/DoD Top Secret/SCI Clearance, and be willing and able to obtain CI Polygraph. Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field. Very strong technical understanding of space and ground architectures to support complex solution-based problem solving and decision-making abilities. At least 10 years of experience working in the US Intelligence Community and/or DoD. At least 7-10 years of domain experience in remote sensing, Earth science, and/or GEOINT. Full-cycle direct business development experience with a concentration in technical and/or government sales, must have previous experience selling to the NRO. Exceptional negotiation and communication skills. The ability to perform top quality presentations. Strong organizational skills as a good time manager and effective multi-tasker. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in business administration or finance. Experience managing opportunity pipeline in Salesforce. Experience in multiple IC, DoD agencies and/or Joint assignments. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life, and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more. 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf #LI-Hybrid

Sr Director, BD and Sales (NRO)

Senior Director, Technical Program Management About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. This role will provide leadership and oversight of a highly integrated customer solution, which leverages both our product capabilities and delivering advanced geospatial data into customer workflows. Success in this role requires the combination of technical acumen in both imagery and analytics tasking, processing, and delivery systems management as well as familiarity delivering and supporting software in customer environments.&nbsp; This position is responsible for the team leadership, customer interaction and interaction with BlackSky product development teams to ensure overall success This position will be located near our corporate headquarters in Herndon, VA and will report to VP Customer Programs. In-person duties are needed as appropriate for managing this program, supporting customers, and overseeing the matriced engineering team. Responsibilities: Serve as the program manager for highly integrated customer solution set coordinating plans both internally and externally to ensure success. Serve as the primary contractual and technical interface to the customer team. Responsible for the cost, schedule, and execution of programs. Establish, monitor, and operate within program budget targets, to include meeting or exceeding projected revenue and profitability goals. Manage and direct program personnel to successfully meet the objectives of the Customer and Program, provide oversight and guidance on our international customers. Support Program Management Office objectives to include reporting, engineering, production, subcontract management, planning, risk management, and overall execution of the program. Interact with the broader business and product development staff to ensure schedule, product, and solution alignment. Exercise independent judgment and discretion in overall program management. Coordinate regular updates across the business leadership communicating program execution and highlighting any risk or critical milestone objectives. Preparation of Technical and Cost proposals (i.e., task orders) to ensure contract award on favorable terms to the customer and the company. Assign tasks in order to meet work priorities and goals. Participate in scheduled and ad hoc meetings and provide updates regarding the development and execution of program objectives. Organize and work collaboratively using Microsoft Office applications and other management tools. Other related tasks as required. Required Qualifications: At least 15 years of experience in product development and/or support settings with at least 10 years of relevant industry experience in the GEOINT/GIS industry. Minimum of seven (7) years of direct management or leadership experience developing, fielding and supporting systems. Prior experience delivering major embedded system(s) into a customer environment. Demonstrated expertise in a wide variety of Geospatial and commercial data sources, formats and exploitation techniques.&nbsp; Strong knowledge of the architecture and design of multi-INT systems. Demonstrated experience with DOD and international MOD customers and processes. Familiarity with the GEOINT mission area, including its principles and applications and able to translate mission objectives into technical system requirements and capabilities. Proven systems engineering experience in defining, documenting, and managing system requirements and management of system interfaces to ensure seamless communication and integration between components. Experience developing Concepts of Operations and documenting functional and performance requirements. Sound customer teaming skills; ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams. Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Systems Engineering, or related field. Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret Clearance is preferred but not required. Previous experience supporting and overseeing international customers, programs, and stakeholders. Strong communication and awareness of cultural differences with various customers. PMP or equivalent certification. Experience integrating traditional, non-traditional, or emerging Multi-INT sources into mission capabilities. Demonstrated success providing long-term, system engineering and program support to a DoD or IC customer. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life, and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more. 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf #LI-Hybrid

Sr Director, Technical Program Manager

Staff Data Annotation/Quality Control Analyst About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is looking for a talented and creative Staff Data Annotation/Quality Control Analyst/Quality Engineer to support the development, operation, and capability evolution of Spectra AI, BlackSky’s cutting edge AI/ML Platform. As part of the machine learning team, you are instrumental in shaping our computer vision products by managing the quality of data that trains AI/ML models.&nbsp; As an individual contributor, you will help manage and grow the entire labeling process that trains Spectra AI, overseeing remote data labeling teams and actively assess the quality of trained models, which create critical timely insights for our customers. While the locations listed in the job posting are ideal, we would love candidates near either our Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA offices. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Own and architect vision, strategy, and technical roadmap for BlackSky’s data labeling pipeline. Lead and manage external data labeling teams, providing oversight for labeling campaigns. Act as a key technical leader, partnering with stakeholders across the broader team (e.g., computer vision, mlops, platform) to meet customer-driven timelines and product requirements. Research for AI product development, identifying geographic areas where objects exist, developing object ontologies, building annotation instructions, and identifying imagery for annotation. Collaborate with machine learning and product teams to define metrics, assess, and report on the quality of machine learning models in development and production using statistical and quality assurance approaches. Create processes, tools, and scripts to manage and track data quality and labeling performance. Take part in the entire project lifecycle from requirements development to deployment. Mentor and guide other engineers on the team, leveraging your experience to teach others and foster a culture of technical excellence and innovation. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Minimum of eight (8) years of hands-on experience as a data quality engineer, imagery analyst, GIS analyst, or quality assurance engineer in the space of satellites, computer vision, or machine learning. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in one of the following fields: computer science, GIS, data science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another scientific field, or equivalent experience (four years). Experience interpreting satellite imagery to identify objects, behaviors, or activities and working with GIS datasets. Hands on experience with annotation platforms such as LabelBox, SuperAnnotate, AWS Sagemaker, or CVAT and managing remote annotation workforces. Able to interdependently manage work projects defining, managing, and executing based on fixed objectives. Collaborates well with others and able to communicate ideas to those with other backgrounds. Experience with quality assurance practices, model testing &amp; evaluation, and computing metrics &amp; statistics from data. Attention to detail and ability to define, enforce, and follow rigorous process controls for managing data. Experience working with or managing Data Labeling teams such as CloudFactory, Hive, or iMerit. The program this role will support requires Us-born citizenship. Preferred Qualifications: Over ten (10) years of relevant professional experience. Experience with AI advancements in image annotation such as the Segment Anything Model (SAM), Embeddings, and other AI Assistance tools. Experience writing code and scripts, especially for processing large amounts of data. Proficiency with Python for automation and data manipulation tasks. Knowledge and experience working in an AWS Cloud environment. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage small teams. Life at BlackSky for full-time US benefits eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated base salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $110,000-135,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Staff Data Annotation/Quality Control Analyst

Staff Software Engineer, Enterprise Services About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. We are seeking an experienced Software Engineer with a background in Kubernetes and Infrastructure as a Service to join our Enterprise Services Team. In this role you will design, develop, deploy, and migrate enterprise grade solutions for both internally hosted and customer hosted solutions.&nbsp; You will work with internal stakeholders and high-profile customers to deliver customized solutions that integrate functionality with our core systems. These systems are cloud native, docker deployed, or Kubernetes managed systems with a focus on bringing your expertise in Kubernetes to the larger team. We’re looking for someone who brings strong development experience and can collaborate effectively with DevOps and Infrastructure teams. Candidates should have experience migrating existing applications to Kubernetes as well as GitHub and GitOps workflows and tools for continuous development. Strong written and verbal communications skills are essential. The candidate will also be expected to mentor other developers on Kubernetes best practices and deployment strategies that align with the company's overall goals, strategies, and policies.&nbsp; This role is remote and candidates and will report to the Manager of Enterprise Services. The team operates primarily on East Coast time. While the locations listed in the job posting are ideal, we would love candidates near our Herndon, VA office. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Work with a team of senior software engineers to deliver high-quality, customer-facing or customer deployed software integrations to our core platform capabilities. This includes API development, infrastructure as a service development, production system monitoring and troubleshooting. Collaborate with other software engineer teams and product management to refine requirements towards implementable solutions that meet customer needs. Participate in peer mentorship and peer-led code review processes to produce high quality, maintainable, software-based solutions. Design solutions to complex problems and present such designs for review. Contribute to the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and highly available enterprise service solutions in customer and internal environments. Support migration efforts of legacy enterprise services to modern containerized and Kubernetes-based deployments using GitOps methodologies. Develop automation pipelines for provisioning infrastructure, deploying services, and managing configuration changes using tools like Terraform and ArgoCD. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent. A minimum of ten (10) years of professional software development experience. At least five years of experience in Java. Proficiency in at least one other programming language (Python preferred). Experience with Infrastructure as a Service technology such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Experience with AWS technologies such as ECS, EKS, RDS, SQS, and Lambda. Production experience deploying, troubleshooting, and monitoring Kubernetes. Familiarity with distributed systems and network security. Strong knowledge of object-oriented design and system architecture. Strong knowledge of building and deploying containerized Linux environments. The program this role supports requires being a US-born citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a tech lead or co-lead preferred.&nbsp; Proven experience migrating services and applications from traditional infrastructure to Kubernetes. Demonstrated ability to mentor others.&nbsp; Experience communicating directly with customer technical staff such as infrastructure and security teams.&nbsp; Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $150,000-$170,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Staff Software Engineer, Enterprise Services

Staff Software Engineer, Ground &amp; Control Services About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. The Ground &amp; Control team is looking for a passionate and driven Software Engineer to join our team, the group responsible for building the autonomous software that controls and monitors BlackSky’s satellite constellation. This includes high-speed tasking, ground and space telemetry, health monitoring, and low-latency communication with ground stations worldwide. In this role, you’ll develop software that bridges the gap between hardware-level interfaces and cloud-deployed microservices. You’ll contribute to mission-critical systems that keep our satellites safe, responsive, and efficient; operating 24/7 with minimal human intervention. Success in this role means having a strong sense of initiative and ownership, a deep curiosity for how complex systems work, and the discipline to trace and validate requirements while thoughtfully challenging them when needed. You understand the importance of safety, precision, and testability, especially in autonomous systems where small errors can have big consequences. You’re comfortable applying modern software development practices and navigating both low-level and cloud-based technologies. Most importantly, you know how to collaborate in a team environment, communicate clearly, and contribute to a shared mission with humility and focus. While the locations listed in the job posting are ideal, we would love candidates near Seattle, WA office. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain software that enables autonomous satellite operations and real-time tasking. Develop and integrate services that interface with ground station infrastructure and satellite communication protocols. Build cloud-native microservices to support satellite tasking and monitoring. Collaborate with operations, communication engineers, flight software engineers, mission planning engineers, and other software teams to understand and refine technical requirements. Write clean, maintainable code with strong emphasis on safety, test coverage, and reliability. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and team planning discussions. Support on-call rotations and troubleshooting of live system operations as needed. Support Launch and Early Operations of new satellites. 10-15% travel required. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of ten (10) years of professional software development experience. Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g. Go, Python, C++). Experience developing and deploying microservices in cloud environments (e.g. AWS, GCS, Azure). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern version control systems (e.g. Git). Strong problem-solving skills and an ability to understand complex systems end to end. Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a cross-functional team environment. The program this role supports requires being a US-born citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree (or higher) in a related technical field. Twelve (12) years of professional software development experience. Experience working with satellite ground systems or real-time control systems. Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) and container orchestration (e.g. Kubernetes, Nomad). Understanding of system safety, fault tolerance, and recovery strategies. Prior experience with telemetry, satellite operations, or aerospace-related domains. Comfort working in high-availability, mission-critical software environments. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $165,000-$175,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Staff Software Engineer, Ground & Control Services

Staff Software Engineer, Image Operations About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. The Imaging Department is a hybrid hardware-software group dedicated to the performance of BlackSky's imagery product and its on-orbit imaging systems. The group builds and sustains BlackSky’s image processing pipeline. As a Staff-level engineer you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the pipeline that transforms the raw pixels collected by BlackSky’s satellites into imagery products and report to the Lead Image Operations Engineer. While the locations listed in the job posting are ideal, we would love candidates near either our Herndon, VA or Seattle, WA offices. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states.&nbsp; Responsibilities: &nbsp; &nbsp; Independently design and implement new features and updates for the components making up BlackSky’s core image processing system.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Take an active role in testing, debugging, and documented implemented software functionality.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Lead the testing and development of automated processes for monitoring service quality and regression testing of the image processing system.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Participate in and provide insightful feedback during design sessions and regular team status. meetings to help identify issues before they make it through development to production.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Analyze and provide input on designs with an eye towards creating scalable, maintainable, and performant software solutions.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Assist with operational tasks to ensure stability in production environments.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies, technical limitations) and communicates these issues early.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mentor engineers and scientists on best software development practices and performance. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Engage with stakeholders from across BlackSky’s architecture to solve cross-functional challenges and maximize the value of BlackSky’s image processing system. &nbsp; &nbsp; Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. A minimum of 10 years of professional software development experience. Prior experience in processing geospatial or astronomical imagery using libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, OpenCV, GDAL, etc.&nbsp; Experience participating in an enterprise software development environment.&nbsp; Extensive expertise in Python and asyncio methodologies. Experience with cloud and cloud-like computing environments (AWS Batch / AWS Lambda, Kubernetes / ARGO). Expertise in agile development methodologies, git, CI/CD. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and succinctly&nbsp; The program this role supports requires being a US-born citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant field. Experience with OGC (Open Geospatial Consortium) and/or STAC (SpatioTemporal Asset Catalogs) specifications. Big Data experience (Hadoop, spark, kafka, etc). Proficiency with C++, C, and Cython (in addition to Python). Experience with developing Go applications. Experience with GPUs. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $160,000-180,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Staff Software Engineer, Image Operations

Staff Software Engineer, Mission Management About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe. BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. BlackSky is looking for a strong, self-starting and eager engineer to join our Mission Management Engineering team. This integrated product team is working to develop and maintain optimal, automated autonomous operations for the BlackSky constellation. Scope of expertise includes software system design and architecture, data structures, efficient data storage and retrieval, software performance and scaling, and efficient maintainable algorithm implementation. The candidate should have solid experience in developing and deploying production-level systems at scale. In this role, you will develop and track requirements, schedules, and technical implementation for a wide variety of mission management products and see them through to operation on orbit. Opportunities will exist for production code development in Python and Go. As you learn the BlackSky automated software architecture, you will be expected to grow into technical or functional leadership after demonstrated capability for individual contribution and development of expert level of knowledge of the system. While the locations listed in the job posting are ideal, we would love candidates near Seattle, WA office. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states. Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain software for the components making up BlackSky’s mission management services. Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and team planning discussions. Take an active role in testing, debugging, and documenting implemented software functionality. Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies, technical limitations) and communicates these issues early. Interface with mission planning, ground software, and platform engineers to plan and execute autonomous constellation operations software products. Assist with operational tasks to ensure stability in production environments and support ongoing constellation operations and customer fulfillment efforts. Support on-call rotations and troubleshooting of live system operations as needed. Support Launch and Early Operations of new satellites. Other job-related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or higher in one of the following fields: computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another computational field. A minimum of ten (10) years of relevant software development experience. Fluency in Python, a strong understanding of Go, and are comfortable using other languages when necessary. Expert knowledge of software design, maintenance, and implementation including data structures, data retrieval and storage, algorithm efficiency, and maintainable scalable code. Demonstrated initiative to identify and solve problems or inefficiencies in your current field of expertise. Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience. Ability to sustain a workload consisting of several concurrent, independent activities. The program this role supports requires being a US-born citizen. Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with satellite first principals such as orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and satellite systems. Expertise in software/hardware performance characteristic. Experience with automation of complex systems (satellite, vehicle fleets, drones, etc.).&nbsp; Knowledge of geospatial systems or data. Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits-eligible employees includes: Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&amp;D, voluntary life and AD&amp;D insurance BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses! 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match Flexible Spending Accounts Employee Stock Purchase Program Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs Employer matching donations Professional development Mac or PC? Your choice! Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Seattle, WA is $155,000-$175,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Seattle, WA. BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfhttps://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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