BlackSky, a provider of real-time satellite imagery and geospatial intelligence, employs roughly 219 people worldwide. Recent staffing data shows 26 hires and 24 departures, indicating a relatively stable workforce with a slight net increase. The company operates lean multidisciplinary teams to support its constellation operations, data platform, and commercial services.
Engineering is the largest discipline at 81 employees and underpins BlackSky’s core product development and satellite operations. Marketing & Product follows with 28 employees who focus on market positioning and feature roadmap. Sales & Support (26), Information Technology (23), and Finance & Administration (23) make up the next largest groups, reflecting the need for robust customer engagement, secure infrastructure, and sound financial oversight. Operations, Business Management, Risk/Safety/Compliance, Program & Project Management, and an "Other" grouping round out the remaining headcount, each in the low-double- or single-digit range, illustrating a broad yet balanced organizational structure.
BlackSky’s workforce is primarily U.S.-based, with the largest concentration in Seattle, Washington (58 employees). The company also maintains significant clusters in the Washington, DC area, split between Washington, DC proper (31) and the Virginia suburbs (33). Smaller offices or staff outposts are present in Denver, London, Singapore, Austin, Raleigh, and Tucson, each with two to ten employees. An additional 77 team members are classified as "Other," indicating a mix of fully remote personnel and small regional hubs, underscoring BlackSky’s geographically flexible staffing model.