Staff Software Engineer, Mission Management

Join BlackSky's Mission Management Engineering team to develop and maintain automated autonomous operations for the BlackSky constellation. The role involves software system design and architecture, efficient data storage and retrieval, software performance and scaling, and maintainable algorithm implementation. The candidate should have solid experience in developing and deploying production-level systems at scale. Responsibilities include designing and implementing new features, testing and debugging software, identifying requirement issues, and interfacing with various engineering teams. The role also involves assisting with operational tasks and providing occasional 24/7 support during critical events. Required qualifications include a degree in a computational field, 10 years of relevant software development experience, fluency in Python, strong knowledge of Go, and expertise in software design. Preferred qualifications include familiarity with satellite principles and experience with automation of complex systems.