Principal Systems Architect

Job Summary

Supporting the Chief Technology Office, the remote Principal Systems Architect will develop and manage software architecture for satellite ground segment capabilities, ensuring alignment with BlackSky's strategic vision while collaborating across teams and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and own the productized software architecture for the ground segment for customer satellite missions
• Architect and manage software requirements and design for current and future systems within BlackSky's Ground Segment
• Coordinate development across various teams to align system capabilities and ensure effective integration across space and ground systems

Required qualifications:

• A minimum of 12 years of related work experience, with at least five years in systems architecture or systems engineering
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field
• Experience architecting complex software systems and designing software APIs and system integrations
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and on-premises deployments of software systems
• Proficient in Golang, C++, or Python