Mechanical Engineer – Wire Harness

Mechanical Engineer – Wire Harness 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 a Mechanical Engineer on our Wire Harness Team at BlackSky you will develop wiring interconnect solutions for our spacecraft components, instrumentation, and ground support equipment that fully integrate them into functional systems. You will support the full program lifecycle, from concept to production, and be involved in the development, design, test, and production of our satellite systems, components, and supporting hardware. You will develop initial concepts of space-vehicle wire harness system layouts and ground support equipment based on requirements and objectives, then apply BlackSky best practices, mentorship from senior engineers, and your own skills and intuition to fully mature those concepts. You will create CAD models, select materials, generate and maintain manufacturing documentation, and support production. You will interact with flight, prototype, and ground support hardware. You will do all this as part of a highly skilled multi-functional technical team focused on producing state-of-the-art satellites. This position reports to the Director, Mechanical Engineering and is a hybrid role based out of our Tukwila, WA office. Responsibilities: Design spacecraft wire harness and cable physical routing and support structures with CAD software (Creo) Generate and maintain engineering and ma nufacturing documentation such as schematics, flat-pattern drawings, assembly drawings, and bills of material.Document design and analysis data in technical reports, presentations, and manufacturing systems. Support manufacturing and production teams by providing design intent, resolving build issues, reviewing nonconformance reports, and implementing corrective actions.