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BlackSky
BlackSky
201 – 500 Employees
ConsultingDefenseLogistics
BlackSky is a space-based intelligence company that combines satellite imagery with AI-enabled analytics to track changes in global conditions. Its BlackSky Spectra® platform provides on-demand imagery and analysis, drawing on frequent satellite monitoring to support strategic decisions. BlackSky serves government and business customers working across national security, economic analysis, and situational awareness.
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Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer

Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and embedded software tools for BlackSky’s real-time satellite intelligence platform. Support flight software development, testing, and releases.

USUnited StatesWAWashington
$145,000 – $165,000 / year
HybridFull-timeSeniorEnglish RequiredInfrastructure Engineer
AWSCloudJenkinsLinuxPython

Description

  • Build and operate software build systems, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud infrastructure, including AWS environments.
  • Track work through completion using tools such as Jira in an Agile-style workflow.
  • Take part in and lead status meetings, standups, sprint planning, and task coordination.
  • Work with embedded software and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver reliable, mission-critical infrastructure and tools on schedule.
  • Use documentation, testing, inspections, and analysis to check that work meets requirements and objectives.
  • Develop and review flight software design, implementation, unit testing, and release activities.
  • Help maintain end-to-end build and configuration systems, CI/CD pipelines, internal tool integrations, device emulators, and emulation environments.
  • Contribute to software requirements and test plans for related features and capabilities.
  • Handle other duties related to the role as assigned.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, or electrical engineering, or equivalent experience.
  • At least six years of experience delivering and maintaining commercial or embedded software in production.
  • Advanced ability to write clean, maintainable Python and Bash code.
  • Experience with version control and continuous integration.
  • Expertise with developer toolchains, build tools, and pipelines, including Git, GitLab, GitLab CI, Jenkins, and Jira.
  • Expertise with Linux toolchains and environments, including GNU toolchain, QEMU, Buildroot, and Yocto.
  • Experience working in an Agile or Scrum environment.
  • A record of delivering products on time and within budget.
  • Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and disciplines in a diverse environment.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • U.S. citizenship is required due to program requirements.
  • For ITAR compliance, must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual, or eligible to obtain required U.S. Department of State authorizations.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, and voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
  • BlackSky covers 100% of employee-only medical, dental, and vision premiums and contributes $100 per month toward out-of-pocket expenses.
  • 15 days of paid time off.
  • 11 company holidays.
  • Four floating holidays, prorated based on hire date.
  • One paid volunteer day per year.
  • Parental leave.
  • 401(k) pre-tax and Roth contribution options with an employer match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs.
  • Matching donations from the employer.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Choice of a Mac or PC.
  • Company merchandise.

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