Principal Mechanical Engineer - Payloads is open at BlackSky in Tukwila, WA. The posting gives no salary; similar roles in the United States advertise a median of $235K. Posted on Jul 6, 2026, and still on BlackSky’s careers page when we last checked, on Nov 14, 2026.
About the role
Ensure that payloads developed by our partners meet the stringent mechanical requirements of our missions through active engagement and collaboration with internal and external parties throughout the program lifecycle. Lead the mechanical design and integration of payloads into our satellite structures, applying experience and engineering judgement to develop technical plans for your work and others that considers…
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BlackSky has 39 open roles right now, 15 of them remote. Most are in Engineering, Sales & Business Development and Finance & Trading. The median advertised salary across its roles with a published range is $155K. See all its roles
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