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Senior Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer

BlackSky logoBlackSky$135,000–$170,000/yrTukwila, WA, United StatesPosted 1mo ago
  • US citizenship
  • ITAR / US person

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This posting states $135k–$170k a year. Open test engineer jobs in Washington post a median of $152k a year, the middle half $133k–$162k, across 57 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post.

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About the job

## About Us BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide customers satellite imagery, automated analytics and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets and events from around the globe.

BlackSky is trusted by the most demanding allied military and intelligence organizations and commercial companies to deliver foresight into critical matters that affect national security and the economy. BlackSky's data enables governments and businesses to see, understand and anticipate change as it happens, giving them the ultimate strategic advantage so they can act quickly.

Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference around the world and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused and fun. As a Senior Assembly, Integration, and test (AI&T) engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the assembly, integration and test of satellites and their subsystems, as well as creation and documentation of test equipment, such as automated racks.

This role will operate autonomously in a fast paced environment and be responsible for authoring and maintaining test procedures and supporting troubleshooting efforts during production. You’ll work closely with system and hardware engineers to help define requirements and provide feedback to design engineers for test/design for manufacturing (DFT/DFM).

This position reports to the Director, Production and is based out of our Tukwila, WA office.

This is onsite position expected to be in the office five days a week. ## Responsibilities - Responsible for satellite and subsystem testing, including the design, development, and execution of test setups, instrumentation, and documentation. - Collaborate with engineering disciplines and program management to ensure tests align with requirements, schedules, and quality standards. - Maintain existing automated and manual test equipment and lead the development and implementation of new test setups and/or fixtures. - Maintain existing satellite and subsystem test harnessing and lead the development and implementation of new harnessing. - Execute satellite-level tests, support troubleshooting efforts, and resolve stoppages during testing. - Create work instructions and training documentation for satellite assemblies and subsystems. - Aid in process improvement projects to streamline test documentation and data, configuration control, and integration operations to optimize test and production quality and efficiency. - Other job-related duties as assigned. ## Required Qualifications - Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience. - A minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in a production environment, preferably with space hardware. - Ability to interpret engineering drawings and create harness schematics. - Demonstrated experience with integration, end-to-end testing, and operations. - Strong understanding of satellite and satellite subsystems. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve team and company goals. - Unwavering attention to detail in a hands-on environment with valuable hardware assets. - Ability to occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support launch campaigns. - Must be a U.S.

Citizen or a U.S.

Person. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience in high reliability, safety critical, or regulated environments. - Experience with Plex or another similar MRP/ERP system. - Experience with software scheduling and tasking tools, specifically Jira. - Familiarity with software version control management tools, specifically Git. - Familiarity with Python and Bash. ## Life at BlackSky for full-time benefits eligible employees includes - Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D, voluntary life and AD&D insurance BlackSky 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 more - 401(k) pre-tax and Roth deferral options with employer match - Flexible Spending Accounts - Employee Stock Purchase Program - Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs - Employer matching donations - Professional development - Mac or PC?

Your choice! - Awesome swag The anticipated salary range for candidates in Tukwila, Washington is $135,000-$170,000 per year. The final compensation package offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on specific background and education. BlackSky is a multi-state employer and this pay scale may not reflect salary ranges in other states or locations outside of Tukwila, WA.

BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. 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.

EEO/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

From BlackSky's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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