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Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer at BlackSky - QATestingJobs.com
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Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer
BlackSky • Tukwila, Washington, United States
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Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 / year
Posted Feb 11, 2026
Role & seniority: Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer; mid-level to senior individual contributor reporting to Director, Production
Stack/tools: Satellite/test equipment design and documentation; automated racks; test procedures; harness schematics interpretation; Jira; Git; Python; Bash; familiarity with Plex/ERP is a plus
Top 3 responsibilities
Design, develop, and execute satellite and subsystem test setups, instrumentation, and documentation
Create work instructions and training materials; maintain and improve test equipment and fixtures
Collaborate with engineering and program management to ensure tests meet requirements, schedules, and quality; support troubleshooting and resolve test stoppages
Must-have skills
BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of hands-on production/test experience, preferably with space hardware
Ability to read engineering drawings and harness schematics; end-to-end integration and testing
Knowledge of satellite subsystems; detail-oriented; able to work independently and in a team; eligible for US security clearance; willing to travel domestically/internationally as needed
Nice-to-haves
Experience in high-reliability or safety-critical environments; ERP/MRP systems (Plex or similar); Jira; Git; Python; Bash
Location & work type: Tukwila, WA; onsite five days a week; eligible for ITAR-controlled work; travel as required
Full Description
Assembly, Integration & Test (AI&T) Engineer
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.
As an assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the assembly, integration and test of satellites and their subsystems, as well as creation and documentation of test equipment, such as automated racks. You will be responsible for authoring and maintaining test procedures and supporting troubleshooting efforts during production. You’ll work closely with system and hardware engineers to help define requirements and provide feedback to design engineers for test/design for manufacturing (DFT/DFM).
This position reports to the Director, Production and is based out of our Tukwila, WA office. This is onsite position expected to be in the office five days a week
Responsibilities
Responsible for satellite and subsystem testing, including the design, development, and execution of test setups, instrumentation, and documentation.
Collaborate with engineering disciplines and program management to ensure tests align with requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
Maintain existing automated and manual test equipment and lead the development and implementation of new test setups and/or fixtures.
Execute satellite-level tests, support troubleshooting efforts, and resolve stoppages during testing.
Create work instructions and training documentation for satellite assemblies and subsystems.
Aid in process improvement projects to streamline test documentation and data, configuration control, and integration operations to optimize test and production quality and efficiency.
Other job-related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Electrical, Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Minimum of three-to-five (3-5) years of hands-on experience in a production environment, preferably with space hardware.
AssemblyIntegrationTestingDocumentationTroubleshootingCollaborationProcess ImprovementAttention to DetailSatellite SystemsEngineering DrawingsEnd-to-End TestingProduction EnvironmentMRP/ERP SystemsSoftware SchedulingPythonBashmulti-location
Ability to interpret engineering drawings and harness schematics.
Demonstrated experience with integration, end-to-end testing, and operations.
Strong understanding of satellite and satellite subsystems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team to achieve team and company goals.
Unwavering attention to detail in a hands-on environment with valuable hardware assets.
Ability to occasionally travel domestically and internationally to support launch campaigns.
Must be eligible to obtain a US security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in high reliability, safety critical, or regulated environments.
Experience with Plex or another similar MRP/ERP system.
Experience with software scheduling and tasking tools, specifically Jira.
Familiarity with software version control management tools, specifically Git.
Familiarity with Python and Bash.
Life at BlackSky for full-time 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 hourly range for candidates in Tukwila, Washington is $110,000-$135,000 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 Tukwila, 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.
