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$150,000 – $180,000
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 role develops and maintains software systems for autonomous satellite operations at a space intelligence company, overseeing mission management products from design through on-orbit deployment. It suits experienced engineers comfortable with Python and Go who want to grow into technical leadership while working on complex, large-scale distributed systems.
Our summary, not BlackSky’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
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What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or equivalent
- Minimum 8 years of software development experience
- Fluency in Python and strong understanding of Go
- Expert knowledge of software design, data structures, algorithms, and scalable code
- Demonstrated problem-solving initiative
- Strong team collaboration and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities
- US citizenship or eligible authorization for ITAR compliance
Nice to have
- Familiarity with orbital mechanics and satellite systems
- Expertise in software and hardware performance characteristics
- Experience automating complex systems like satellites or fleets
- Knowledge of geospatial systems or data