Principal Systems Engineer - Space Vehicle

📋 Description

• Organize, lead, and/or support development of internal and customer-facing Systems Engineering
• Lead system-level trade studies, mission analysis, and architecture development to guide key
• Define and decompose system CONOPS into Space vehicle, subsystem and component requirements
• Communicate technical information (analysis results, findings, trades) to peers, the Program Chief
• Create and maintain space vehicle technical budget and analysis templates
• Represent Systems Engineering within one or more subsystem-oriented Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Mechanical, or Computer Science
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in the Spacecraft or Launch Vehicle industry
• Deep understanding of spacecraft and subsystem behaviors and dependencies
• Strong foundational knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines, including electrical
• Demonstrated expertise in developing system requirements, CONOPS, architecture, and verification
• Demonstrated technical depth in at least one spacecraft subsystem or payload

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D
• BlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes
• 15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day
• 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Stock Purchase Program