SkillBridge Internship - BlackSky

SkillBridge Internship Applicants

About Us:

BlackSky is a geospatial intelligence solutions provider that enables organizations to task, collect, and transform data from earth observation, global sensor networks, mobile devices, and social media to deliver on-demand insights about places, events, and assets that are critical to their operations. BlackSky provides satellite collection, data, and cloud based-processing and analytic solutions to organizations that are capitalizing on the exponential growth of a wide range of sensor and collection platforms for delivering the next generation of GEOINT and location intelligence solutions. BlackSky has extensive expertise and capabilities in commercial remote sensing, multi-source analytics, cloud computing, open source software development, Amazon Web Services, and big data geospatial analytics. BlackSky provides solutions to commercial and government organizations with relevant programs with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA), US. Army, and U.S. Air Force Research Labs.

Under the framework of the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge Program, BlackSky hosts active-duty U.S. military members for skilled employment training for up to the final six months of active-duty obligated service. Any rank, enlisted or officer, may apply for SkillBridge. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from BlackSky, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Your unit Commander must authorize participation in our SkillBridge Program prior to the start of the internship. This job posting is for any interested individuals to submit their resumes and provide more information about career interests. We are open to participants working remotely but we do have offices in Seattle, WA and Herndon, VA. 

Eligibility: 

• Has served at least 180 days on active duty
• Is within 180 days of separation or retirement
• Will receive an honorable discharge
• Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
• Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
• Has received Unit Commander approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge

Please include a summary of your interests in order for our team to see what opportunities we have that align best with your interest. We may not be able to connect with every applicant but will do our best to help partner with transitioning military!

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.

EEO/AAP/ Pay Transparency Statements: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
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