Staff Mechanical Engineer - Payloads

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 of strategic locations, economic assets, and events globally. This role is based in Tukwila, WA.

Responsibilities

• Ensure payloads meet stringent mechanical requirements of BlackSky missions
• Lead mechanical design and integration of payloads into satellite structures
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to deliver space vehicle designs, production plans, and test strategies
• Design spacecraft mechanical structures, assemblies, and components using CAD software (Creo)
• Generate and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation
• Document design and analysis data in technical reports and presentations
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field
• 10+ years of professional experience in mechanical engineering
• Demonstrated experience working in the satellite or launch industry maturing designs from initial concepts to detailed manufacturing drawings
• Experience working on the mechanical design of optical systems
• Familiarity with typical design requirements for space systems
• Experience leading small to moderate scale efforts with cross-functional teams
• Experience using CAD software to develop part and assembly models, and manufacturing drawings
• Working knowledge of the ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerance specification
• Must be a US Person

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PTC Creo and Windchill software
• Experience with structural and thermal analysis and testing

Benefits

BlackSky offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance
• 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 $160,000 - $180,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education.

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