Mechanical Engineer – Wire Harness

About the role

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that owns and operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. We provide satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring to customers, including allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world.

Responsibilities

• Design spacecraft wire harness and cable physical routing and support structures with CAD software (Creo)
• Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation such as schematics, flat-pattern drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of material.
• Support manufacturing and production teams by providing design intent, resolving build issues, reviewing nonconformance reports, and implementing corrective actions.
• Develop tooling, fixtures, and ground support equipment as needed to support integration and test activities.
• Apply engineering judgment to make informed decisions when data is incomplete, balancing performance, manufacturability, reliability, and schedule.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver space vehicle designs, production plans, and test strategies that support program cost, schedule, and quality goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a mechanical engineering role.
• Experience using CAD software to develop wire harness models and manufacturing drawings.
• Demonstrable experience maturing designs from initial concepts to detailed manufacturing drawings.
• Working knowledge of IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Experience with PTC Creo and Windchill software

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Creo Schematics
• Experience working on satellite or launch vehicle systems or components
• Familiarity with material selection for space environments
• Experience using CAD software to develop models and manufacturing drawings of mechanical structures and assemblies.
• Working knowledge of NASA-STD 8739.4
• Working knowledge of the ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerance specification

Benefits

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
• Awesome swag

Pay

The anticipated salary range for candidates in the Great Seattle Area, WA is $100,000 - $130,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education.

Schedule

This position reports to the Director, Mechanical Engineering and is a hybrid role based out of our Tukwila, WA office.