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  • Develop, test, and maintain high-reliability onboard payload software for commissioning and in-orbit operations.
  • Support commissioning, on-orbit activities, and day-to-day operations for each satellite in the constellation.
  • Collaborate with hardware, engineering, and operations teams to ensure reliable in-flight performance.

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  • Provide subject matter expertise for ADCS and imaging payload subsystem software design and development.
  • Drive work to completion in an Agile environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver mission-critical software.
  • Ensure documentation, tests, and analysis verify compliance with requirements, supporting systems engineering and release processes.

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates a space-based intelligence platform providing satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring. Its global team works with cutting-edge technology and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused, and fun.

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  • Design and develop embedded Linux and flight software for space and ground systems, including on Xilinx Zynq MPSoCs and NVIDIA Jetson-class hardware.
  • Own and maintain embedded Linux build environments using OpenEmbedded/Yocto, and integrate interfaces with ground software via HTTP APIs and ZeroMQ.
  • Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and participate in design and code reviews while working with cross-functional teams.

Kepler Communications operates the first commercial optical data relay constellation, providing real-time on-orbit connectivity for critical missions. With 33 satellites launched, the company is a certified Great Place to Work for seven years running, fostering a team of bold thinkers and passionate problem-solvers.