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BlackSky

Staff Software Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site +1

Staff Software Engineer, Command and Control About Us: BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company. We own and operate the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform and provide ...

City of Redmond

Deputy Police Chief

Redmond, WA · On-site

$198K - $244K/yr

Develops and mentors command staff and other personnel to propel the organization toward its goals. May participate in labor relations and negotiations. Provides professional advice to city officials ...

City of Redmond, WA

Deputy Police Chief

Redmond, WA · On-site

$198K - $244K/yr

Develops and mentors command staff and other personnel to propel the organization toward its goals. * May participate in labor relations and negotiations. * Provides professional advice to city ...

Uw

Deputy Chief for Police Administration

Seattle, WA · On-site

The incumbent will serve as a member of the Command Staff and have delegated responsibility for data driven strategic goals related to all law enforcement administration. Must keep abreast of the ...

Brinc Drones Inc

Forward Deployed Engineer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$85K - $150K/yr

This is a hybrid of software engineering, technical support, and product expertise, and it suits someone equally comfortable writing code, flying a drone, and briefing customer command staff. This ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for command staffing in Seattle, WA is $27.60, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.24 and $31.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Command Staffing job typically involves workforce planning, scheduling, and resource allocation to ensure operational efficiency within an organization. This role is commonly found in law enforcement, emergency services, and military environments, where staffing levels must align with mission-critical demands. Responsibilities may include monitoring personnel assignments, analyzing staffing needs, and implementing strategies to optimize workforce readiness. Strong organizational and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

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To thrive in a Command Staffing role, you need strong organizational and resource management skills, often backed by experience in operations, scheduling, or personnel allocation. Familiarity with workforce management software, scheduling tools, and industry-specific databases is typically required. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities help you effectively coordinate teams and respond to changing needs. These skills are critical for ensuring optimal staffing levels, smooth operations, and quick resolution of staffing challenges in dynamic environments.

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Infographic showing various Command Staffing job openings in Seattle, WA as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 14% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,402 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Staff Software Engineer

BlackSky

Seattle, WA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Staff Software Engineer, Command and Control
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.
BlackSky is looking for a strong, self-starting and eager engineer to join our Engineering team on the Command and Control team. This integrated product team is working to develop and maintain optimal, automated autonomous operations for the BlackSky constellation. Scope of expertise includes software system design and architecture, data structures, efficient data storage and retrieval, software performance and scaling, and efficient maintainable algorithm implementation. The candidate should have solid experience in developing and deploying production-level systems at scale.
In this role, you will develop and track requirements, schedules, and technical implementation for a wide variety of mission management products and see them through to operation on orbit. Opportunities will exist for production code development in Python and Go. As you learn the BlackSky automated software architecture, you will be expected to grow into technical or functional leadership after demonstrated capability for individual contribution and development of expert level of knowledge of the system. While the locations listed in the job posting are ideal, we would love candidates near Seattle, WA offices. We may also consider remote candidates in certain states.
Responsibilities:
  • Design, implement, and maintain software for the components making up BlackSky's mission management services.
  • Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and team planning discussions.
  • Take an active role in testing, debugging, and documenting implemented software functionality.
  • Proactively identify problems with requirements (lack of clarity, inconsistencies, technical limitations) and communicates these issues early.
  • Interface with mission planning, ground software, and platform engineers to plan and execute autonomous constellation operations software products.
  • Assist with operational tasks to ensure stability in production environments and support ongoing constellation operations and customer fulfillment efforts
  • Support on-call rotations and troubleshooting of live system operations as needed.
  • Support Launch and Early Operations of new satellites.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree or higher in one of the following fields: computer science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or another computational field or equivalent experience.
  • A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant software development experience.
  • Fluency in Python, a strong understanding of Go, and comfortable using other languages when necessary.
  • Expert knowledge of software design, maintenance, and implementation including data structures, data retrieval and storage, algorithm efficiency, and maintainable scalable code.
  • Demonstrated initiative to identify and solve problems or inefficiencies in your current field of expertise.
  • Possess strong team and inter-team cooperation and organization skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong understanding of audience.
  • Ability to sustain a workload consisting of several concurrent, independent activities.
  • This position may support programs which require US citizenship.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with satellite first principals such as orbital mechanics, attitude dynamics, and satellite systems.
  • Expertise in software/hardware performance characteristic.
  • Experience with automation of complex systems (satellite, vehicle fleets, drones, etc.).
  • Knowledge of geospatial systems or data.

Life at BlackSky for full-time US 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 Seattle, WA is $150,000-$180,000 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 Seattle, WA.
BlackSky is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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. #LI-remote
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About BlackSky

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Industry

Guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2013

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