Data Scientist Geospatial

3 weeks ago


Herndon, Virginia, United States BlackSky Full time

BlackSky is a real-time intelligence company that owns and operates the world's most advanced space-based intelligence platform. We provide customers with satellite imagery, automated analytics, and high-frequency monitoring of strategic locations, economic assets, and events from around the globe. Our global team works with cutting-edge technology to make a difference worldwide and prides itself on being people-first, customer-focused, and fun.

We are looking for a talented and creative Staff Software Engineer to support the development, operation, and capability evolution of Spectra AI, BlackSky's cutting-edge AI/ML Platform. As part of the machine learning team, you will be instrumental in supporting the automated monitoring mission at BlackSky. You will help ensure that Spectra AI produces consistent, reliable, and relevant analytics to BlackSky's growing user base.

This position is a critical element of the BlackSky AI/ML Engineering team and requires collaboration with internal satellite development teams to ensure success. The ideal candidate has geospatial software engineering, computer vision model deployment, operations, and testing experience; familiarity with satellite imagery or similar datasets; and success working in an agile development environment. Additionally, the ideal candidate should be an independent thinker with the demonstrated ability and willingness to lean in to learn new tools, technologies, and approaches to solve new problems.

The salary range for this position is $160,000-$180,000 per year, depending on specific background and education. 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.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement image and data label processing pipelines and software services to assist researchers developing computer vision solutions for next-generation satellite imagery analytics.
  • Ensure high-quality and production-ready Python or GO code.
  • Take part in the entire project lifecycle from requirements development to deployment.
  • Serve as a lead on MLOps software development projects, data ETL projects, and software feature development.
  • Collaborate with management and technical team on technical roadmap and implementation strategy.
  • Other job-related duties as assigned.


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