Part-Time

Satellite Software Development SETA-DARPA

Secret Clearance

Blue Sky Innovators

Blue Sky Innovators

51-200 employees

Provides DoD/IC AI, cybersecurity, systems integration

No salary listed

Arlington, VA, USA

In Person

Category
Aerospace Engineering (1)
Requirements
  • Demonstrated experience with satellite software development including testing of ground and flight software for satellites.
  • Ability to assess state-of-the-art software development practices and applications for novel satellite architectures.
  • Work Location: On-site at the client site in Arlington, VA.
  • Travel: Some local and domestic travel will be required.
  • Clearance Requirement: Secret.
Desired Qualifications
  • Prior experience working with AFRL/RV is highly desired.

Blue Sky Innovators provides advanced technology and operational support to DoD and Intelligence Community clients, offering AI/ML data analysis, cybersecurity, and systems integration, along with internal R&D to turn new technologies into usable capabilities. It delivers professional services, SETA and acquisition support, and program control to solve complex defense challenges and advance operational capabilities. The company differentiates itself with a defense-led leadership team, a workforce rich in military veterans and TS/SCI clearance, and significant in-house R&D that supports DARPA, the Navy, and other defense programs. Its goal is to deliver practical, field-ready technologies and specialized support that help DoD and IC programs succeed by turning research into deployed solutions.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

N/A

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • $7M Fairfax expansion creates 175 jobs amid surging dual-use demand.
  • Five-state presence diversifies revenue and enhances customer proximity.
  • Internal AI/ML and RF R&D transitions technologies to operational use.

What critics are saying

  • Palantir's Gotham platform seizes AI/ML share in C4ISR programs within 12-24 months.
  • Anduril's Lattice outpaces SkyLab in DARPA RF/unmanned wins in 6-12 months.
  • FY2027 NDAA cuts slash SETA revenue from veteran-heavy services in 12-18 months.

What makes Blue Sky Innovators unique

  • 95% TS/SCI clearance workforce enables rapid classified program onboarding.
  • 50% military veterans provide unmatched DoD/IC operational expertise.
  • SkyLab's 20,000 sq ft Reston facility accelerates dual-use R&D prototyping.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Telephone/Internet stipend

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

Hybrid Work Options

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support