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Senior Structural Analysis Engineer

BlackSky · Tukwila, WA

Posted about 2 months ago · $130,000-150,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
66 days
BlackSky's roles stay open a median of 66 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
Yes
84% of BlackSky's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at BlackSky
high
17 stale, 0 reposted of 25 open
Hiring momentum
43 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-10-08

Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from BlackSky's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for BlackSky.

About this role

As a Senior Structural Analysis Engineer at BlackSky, you will be responsible for the development, verification, and testing of satellite systems and hardware. Your day-to-day tasks will include building finite element models, conducting structural analyses, generating test procedures, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the flightworthiness of satellite designs.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
5/5

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What you need

  • Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline
  • At least six years of professional experience performing structural analysis on spacecraft or launch vehicle structures and components
  • Ability to set up and perform structural analysis on satellite components and systems
  • Demonstrated experience performing static, modal, and vibration analyses
  • Proficiency with NASTRAN analysis software
  • Proficiency with Femap/Patran pre-/post- processors

Nice to have

  • Experience working in a vibration test lab
  • Experience developing analysis and test results processing tools using Excel, MATLAB, and/or Python

What you get

  • 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

Worth weighing

  • 15-30% travel required
  • No salary listed for locations outside Washington state
  • Role involves working with complex integrated assemblies which may require advanced problem-solving skills

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Listed by BlackSky on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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