[Remote] Staff Engineer, Software
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. They are seeking a Staff Software Development Engineer to be responsible for software design, development, and technical leadership primarily for satellite imaging payload and ADCS subsystems, contributing to software requirements and test plan support.ResponsibilitiesProvide subject matter expertise for ADCS and imaging payload subsystem software design and developmentDrive work to timely completion using task management tools like Jira in an Agile-like environment; participate and lead in status and standup meetings, sprint planning, tasking, etcCollaborate with other ESG software team members and other cross-functional engineers from multiple disciplines to deliver mission-critical software features and bugfixes that are on-time and defect freeEnsure that adequate documentation, test, inspection, and analysis is delivered and performed to verify compliance with requirements and other goalsAssist with Systems Engineering with requirements development and managementExecute and provide feedback for flight software design, development, unit tests and releases processesOther job-related duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experienceAt least 10 years of experience delivering and maintaining commercial/embedded software in a production environmentExpertise in engineering clean and maintainable C/C++ and Python codeExpertise in embedded systems, ideally in Embedded Linux including related build systems (Buildroot, Yocto, etc.)Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and on budgetOutstanding root cause analysis and problem-solving skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated ability to work across teams, skill sets, communication in a diverse environmentMust be able to work with minimal supervisionThis position may support programs which require US citizenshipAdvanced degree (masters or PhD) in a relevant field of studyExperience in board bring-up for embedded linux platformsFamiliarity with hardware interfaces (GPIO, I2C, SPI, CAN, USART, PHY, SpaceWire, Cameralink, RS-422), or high-speed interfaces (10G Ethernet, DMA, PCIe)Experience with Real Time Operating Systems, including FreeRTOSFamiliarity with u-boot, or other boot loadersSpace Industry Experience, and familiarity with satellite componentsExperience working on embedded software relevant to ADCS/GNCBenefitsMedical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insuranceBlackSky pays 100% of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision and contributes $100/month for out-of-pocket expenses!15 days of PTO, 11 Company holidays, four Floating Holidays (pro-rated based on hire date), one day of paid volunteerism leave per year, parental leave and more401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer matchFlexible Spending AccountsEmployee Stock Purchase ProgramEmployee Assistance and Travel Assistance ProgramsEmployer matching donationsProfessional developmentMac or PC? Your choice!Awesome swagCompany OverviewBlackSky is a space-based intelligence company that delivers real-time imagery with global rapid revisit, analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of the most critical and strategic locations, economic assets, and events. It was founded in 2013, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, US, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is http://www.blacksky.com/.