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$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
BlackSky seeks a seasoned mechanical engineer to lead the design and integration of satellite optical payloads from concept through production, serving as both technical expert and mentor within a multi-disciplinary team. The role combines hands-on CAD work with strategic oversight of payload-to-spacecraft integration, requiring deep space industry experience and the ability to balance technical rigor with manufacturing realities.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar discipline
- 12+ years of mechanical engineering experience
- Demonstrable experience maturing satellite or launch vehicle designs from concept to manufacturing drawings
- Experience with mechanical design of optical systems
- Familiarity with space systems design requirements
- Experience leading cross-functional teams on small to moderate scale efforts
- CAD proficiency for part, assembly, and manufacturing drawings
- Working knowledge of ANSI Y14.5 dimensioning and tolerancing
- US Person status
Nice to have
- PTC Creo and Windchill software experience
- Structural analysis and test experience
- Thermal analysis and test experience