# Staff Mission Solutions Engineer at BlackSky

- Company: BlackSky
- What the company does: BlackSky is the driving force behind looking at our planet in real-time, providing an easy, affordable way to order and access high-quality satellite imaging to vastly improve understanding about our world. Backed by Space Capital.
- Company website: https://blacksky.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote-USA; Seattle, WA; Herndon, VA
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $165K to $205K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-07
- Apply by: 2026-11-21
- Apply: https://boards.greenhouse.io/blacksky/jobs/8869170002?gh_jid=8869170002&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/blacksky-staff-mission-solutions-engineer/

## About the role

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. #LI-Remote Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in solutions engineering, sales engineering, or technical account management within the commercial remote sensing, satellite imaging, or broader space industry
- Demonstrated experience selling or supporting sales to international defense, intelligence, or government customers
- Understanding of (or willingness to quickly learn) regional and customer nuance as it relates to offset, export control, IP transfer, etc
- Familiarity with GEOINT/ISR workflows and how imagery integrates into customer analytic and operational systems
- Strong presentation and communication skills, with experience briefing senior military, government, or intelligence stakeholders
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field (geography, GIS, remote sensing, engineering, or related) or equivalent professional experience

Tags: Technology/Solutions Engineering 60-160

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