Staff Mission Solutions Engineer

BlackSky

. Serve as the lead technical advisor throughout the satellite sales cycle, partnering with BD Leads on international defense, intelligence, and government accounts .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, SingaporeLead💰 $165,000 - $205,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in solutions engineering and technical account management within the satellite imaging and remote sensing industry, with a strong focus on integrating satellite systems into GEOINT/ISR workflows. Possesses advanced communication skills for delivering technical presentations and managing relationships with defense and government stakeholders.

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Solutions EngineeringSatellite Imaging SystemsGEOINT/ISR IntegrationTechnical PresentationsExport Control Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electro-Optical Satellite ImagingSatellite Command and ControlCollection PlanningImagery Product TypesMulti-Sensor FusionSales EngineeringTechnical Proposal DevelopmentInternational Defense SalesProcurement ModelsGround Architecture

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsPresentation SkillsRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

SalesforceTechnical Proposal PlatformsCRM Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Existing Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Remote SensingSatellite ServicesDefenseIntelligenceGovernment AccountsIMINTISR OperationsData SovereigntyRegional Offset RequirementsForeign Disclosure

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Remote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the lead technical advisor throughout the satellite sales cycle, partnering with BD Leads on international defense, intelligence, and government accounts
Translate customer mission requirements into tailored proposals for procurement of satellite constellations based on BlackSky's existing and future designs
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations, and proof-of-concept exercises to senior military, intelligence, and government stakeholders
Respond to RFIs/RFPs with technical narratives, satellite specifications, and ground software architecture inputs
Understand procurement models, operational involvement, and integration requirements for ground and space segments
Advise on integrating satellite systems into customer GEOINT/ISR systems, ground stations, and analytic tool chains
Partner with Product Management and Engineering to relay field requirements and competitive intelligence from international markets
Build and maintain technical relationships with defense ministries, intelligence services, and allied government agencies outside the US
Represent BlackSky at international defense/space trade shows, industry days, and government briefings
Navigate export control, data sovereignty, regional offset requirements, and foreign disclosure considerations
Coordinate with Contracts, Legal, and Export Compliance on international government sales deal structuring
Capture lessons learned, win/loss technical feedback, and competitive positioning
Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Working knowledge of electro-optical (EO) satellite imaging systems, including satellite hardware, collection planning, tasking, resolution/revisit tradeoffs, imagery product types, ground architecture, and satellite command and control
Demonstrated experience selling or supporting sales to international defense, intelligence, or government customers
Understanding of, or willingness to quickly learn, regional and customer nuance related to offset, export control, and IP transfer
Familiarity with GEOINT/ISR workflows and imagery integration 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 or equivalent professional experience
Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 50% of the time
Fluency in English required; additional regional languages a plus depending on territory
Prior military, intelligence community, or government service, especially involving IMINT, targeting, or ISR operations
Direct experience with a commercial satellite operator or satellite services provider
Existing professional network among defense ministries, intelligence services, or systems integrators in the Gulf, Europe, or Asia-Pacific
Advanced degree in engineering, geography, remote sensing, space systems, or a related technical field
Experience with SAR or multi-sensor fusion in addition to EO imagery
Familiarity with CRM and sales engineering tools, including Salesforce and technical proposal platforms
Existing security clearance or eligibility for one, where applicable to the assigned territory

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
One day of paid volunteerism leave per year
Parental leave
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
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