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Principal Mechanical Engineer - Optical Payloads
BlackSkyTukwila, WA · full time · Lead / Staff / Principal
$175,000 – $200,000
Listed on BlackSky’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
This is a senior mechanical engineering position focused on developing and integrating satellite optical payloads for a space-based intelligence company. The role combines technical leadership with hands-on design work, requiring someone with deep aerospace and optical systems experience to guide payload integration from concept through production.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related discipline
- 12+ years of professional mechanical engineering experience
- Experience maturing satellite or launch vehicle designs from concept to manufacturing
- Mechanical design experience with optical systems
- Knowledge of space system design requirements
- Leadership experience with cross-functional teams
- CAD proficiency for part, assembly, and manufacturing drawings
- Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing
- US Person eligibility
Nice to have
- PTC Creo and Windchill experience
- Structural analysis and test experience
- Thermal analysis and test experience