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Communications Engineer

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BlackSky

BlackSky

201-500 employees

Provides real-time satellite imagery and analytics

Data & Analytics
Aerospace
Government & Public Sector

Compensation Overview

$120k - $140kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Seattle, WA, USA

This is a hybrid role based out of Seattle, WA.

US Citizenship Required

Category
Electrical Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  • Minimum of three years technical experience, preferably in a space operations environment.
  • Understanding of key communication systems theories and techniques including systems architecture, antennas, signal processing, and/or RF propagation.
  • Experience with hands-on testing of RF hardware.
  • Ability to develop of design documentation.
  • Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills, including team leadership experience.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience.
  • Ability to multi-task within a startup, fast paced environment.
  • Proven experience as a self-starter, that can work independently to manage complex projects from conception to completion.
  • Must be a US Citizen.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and release design documentation to facilitate the engineering of satellite systems and ground station solutions.
  • Define and perform tests to test satellite communication system hardware and new features.
  • Develop and execute test program that will qualify new hardware to meet system requirements and ensure compatibility between space and ground segments.
  • Identify, Interface, and work to solve technical constraints with vendors to facilitate installation of deployment and operational support of hardware.
  • Support regulatory filings and analysis to show system compliance.
  • Support operational team with analysis of ground station and/or communications issue and work to improve tracking and responsiveness to operational issues, optimizing and improving the system.
  • Support ground station design, test and deployment.
  • Interface effectively with a multidisciplinary team, including other communications engineers, program management, software developers, IT, and systems engineering. Serve as a representative of the comms team to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage competing priorities and manage individual tasks towards larger company and team objectives.
  • Other relevant duties assigned.

BlackSky provides real-time geospatial intelligence through high-frequency satellite imagery and analytics. The company operates a constellation of small satellites in low Earth orbit, which capture images of critical locations and events whenever needed. Clients, including government agencies and commercial enterprises, use these services for applications like national security and disaster response. BlackSky's business model is based on subscription plans and on-demand imagery services, allowing clients to access the data they require while generating steady revenue for the company. Its focus on cost-effective, timely imagery sets it apart from competitors in the growing geospatial intelligence market.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$414.4M

Headquarters

Herndon, Virginia

Founded

2013

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

5%

2 year growth

12%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Winning significant contracts, such as the $24 million Air Force Research Laboratory contract, demonstrates BlackSky's strong market position and potential for growth.
  • The nomination of BlackSky Spectra® for the 2023 Satellite Technology of the Year Award highlights the company's innovative capabilities and industry recognition.
  • Strategic partnerships and multi-million dollar contracts with international clients like the Indonesian Ministry of Defense indicate robust global expansion opportunities.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in geospatial intelligence is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain a leading position.
  • Dependence on government contracts, such as those from the U.S. Department of Defense, could pose risks if there are shifts in government spending priorities.

What makes BlackSky unique

  • BlackSky's real-time geospatial intelligence and high-frequency satellite imagery set it apart from competitors who may not offer the same immediacy and frequency of data.
  • The company's proprietary Spectra® platform, which integrates AI and automated analytics, provides a unique value proposition in the geospatial intelligence market.
  • BlackSky's ability to offer both subscription-based and on-demand services allows for flexible client engagement, unlike competitors with more rigid service models.