Senior Solutions Engineer

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that owns and operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform, providing satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets, and events from around the globe.
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5+ years of experience
Space · AI

Description For Senior Solutions Engineer

BlackSky, a leading real-time intelligence company, is seeking a Senior Solutions Engineer to join their team in Herndon, VA. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between sales and technical aspects of BlackSky's advanced space-based intelligence platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background, excellent communication skills, and the ability to design and propose solutions that meet customer needs.

As a Senior Solutions Engineer, you'll be the primary technical point of contact during the pre-sales process, working with cutting-edge technology in space-based intelligence. You'll be responsible for scoping technical solutions, supporting proposal development, and acting as a liaison between customers and internal teams. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, sales acumen, and project management skills.

Key responsibilities include designing solutions architecture, providing thought leadership, responding to RFPs, and coordinating with subject matter experts. You'll need at least five years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree in a technical field, and a Secret level clearance (with the ability to obtain Top Secret). Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, ISR, and AI concepts is crucial.

BlackSky offers a comprehensive benefits package, including full medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) with employer match, equity options, and various types of leave. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about space technology and intelligence to make a significant impact in a dynamic, growing company.

If you're ready to work at the forefront of space-based intelligence and have a knack for translating complex technical concepts into customer solutions, this role at BlackSky could be your next career move.

Last updated 4 months ago

Responsibilities For Senior Solutions Engineer

  • Act as the primary technical resource for various capture and business development activities
  • Proactively scope the technical solution required to address customer requirements
  • Design and develop solutions architecture with current BlackSky capabilities for clients
  • Provide thought leadership and technical support
  • Build and maintain relationships across all BlackSky functional organizations
  • Perform solution designing and estimating the cost of technical solutions
  • Respond to RFIs, RFPs, and proposals
  • Coordinate with technical subject matter experts
  • Lead winning solution development for growth opportunities
  • Build and maintain relationships with key vendor partners

Requirements For Senior Solutions Engineer

Python
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, technology, or equivalent experience
  • At least five years of experience in a relevant role
  • Secret level clearance, with the ability to obtain Top Secret
  • Familiarity with GIS, remote sensing, and ISR
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Experience in a client-facing role
  • Familiarity with concepts and technologies used in building a SaaS platform related to data analytics
  • Familiarity with AI concepts and use cases
  • Familiarity with agile development environments and AWS
  • Good understanding of software sales cycle
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to travel up to 25%

Benefits For Senior Solutions Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, group term life and AD&D insurance
  • 100% coverage of employee-only premiums for medical, dental and vision
  • $100/month contribution 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) with employer match
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
  • Employer matching donations
  • Professional development
  • Choice of Mac or PC
  • Awesome swag

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