Remote Staff Systems Engineer Payload Lead Jobs

BlackSky is looking for a strong Staff EO Payload Engineer to work with BlackSky’s Payload and Constellation Engineering teams to architect, design, and

Demonstrated experience as a technical lead (e.g., Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer) on at least one complex system design for USG, DoD, IC customers

5+ years of experience working as a systems or instrument engineer, with deep technical knowledge in the EO/IR payload engineering domain.

You will partner directly with Regional Business Development, Systems Engineering and Account Management leads to scope requirements, design

What You’ll Be Doing We are seeking a Staff Engineer, Ground Systems to serve as a senior technical leader supporting the successful engineering execution

You'll partner with a dedicated engineer, our Zendesk lead, and the operations leaders who depend on these systems every day.

THE OPPORTUNITY We're seeking a Staff Software Enginee r to lead high-impact, cross-functional initiatives from

Prior experience as a tech lead, staff engineer, or architect at a fast-moving startup. What is in it for you?

Lead and multiply the team—mentor engineers, remove ambiguity, ship fast.

As a Staff Engineer, your role is deeply technical and will extend beyond individual contribution.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical

We are looking for high-agency engineers who want to own complex distributed system challenges end-to-end and elevate how the entire engineering team operates.

Mentor senior engineers and tech leads to become force multipliers themselves.

As a Staff Software Engineer, you will play a foundational role in designing, implementing and spearheading the core platform development.

Industry-leading technology is only part of the story.