Senior Engineer, Constellation Systems

Remote: yes Posted: 2026-09-23

Senior Engineer, Constellation Systems

- Develop, update, and expand processes, methods, and in-house tooling for constellation orbit design for topics including launch planning, revisit specifications, and other topics.

- Support constellation design trades and decision milestones.

- Provide subject matter expertise in Orbital Mechanics.

- Develop analysis scenarios, configurations, and operations impacts to meeting specific requirements within BlackSky’s overall efforts.

- Use and improve constellation modeling and automation tools to report performance metrics for internal trade studies, program, and proposal efforts.

- Support documentation and presentation of analysis results highlighting key aspects.

- Support internal analysis product development, constellation performance demonstrations, and training.

- Other job-related duties as assigned.

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering related disciplines (e.g. aerospace, mechanical, software), physics, or related

- Minimum 5 years of experience of relevant technical experience.

- Familiarity with spacecraft systems, concepts of operations, satellite constellations, or modeling and simulations

- Ability to work independently and manage multiple efforts

- Ability with software languages (Python, C++ preferred)

- Strong written and verbal communication skills

- Experience working with colleagues in multiple time zones

- Knowledge in a variety of remote sensing topics

- Demonstrated project experience in Python, JIRA, and GIT (or equivalents)

Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes:

- Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&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 $135,000-150,000 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 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.