Senior Space Surveillance Engineer, Sensor Development, Image Processing

Slingshot Aerospace

Senior Space Surveillance Engineer advancing security, safety, and sustainability of space through sensor development. Leading design and development of space surveillance sensor systems and real-time image processing.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $250,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonPyTorch

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute all responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s mission, purpose, and values
Lead and contribute to the design, development, and integration of space surveillance sensor systems across the Global Sensor Network
Perform system-level design, simulation, and integration of hardware and software components for advanced space surveillance systems
Design and implement real-time image processing pipelines in GPU-accelerated environments
Develop algorithms and software for sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination
Apply signal processing and image calibration techniques to improve detection and tracking performance
Develop and optimize C++ and Python (including PyTorch) applications for high-performance computing environments
Support transitions of Slingshot’s products and services to the Slingshot Global Sensor Network (SGSN), space operations centers, and other testbeds
Engage with customers and stakeholders to support mission-critical outcomes
Contribute to product strategy and technical direction through subject matter expertise
Prepare technical reports and briefing materials
Present technical work to internal and external stakeholders
Serve as a technical expert in space surveillance, sensor development, and real-time processing systems
Lead execution of individual and small team technical efforts and contribute to larger cross-team initiatives
Mentor team members and share subject matter expertise
Lead technical contributions to proposals and new business efforts
Champion internal research and development initiatives
Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10% of responsibilities listed above)

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field, or equivalent experience
7+ years of relevant experience, including experience with real-time image processing and/or sensor system development
Strong programming experience in C++ and Python
Experience developing and deploying applications in GPU-accelerated environments, including use of CUDA
Experience with PyTorch or similar frameworks for high-performance or machine learning applications
Background in signal processing, algorithm design, and linear algebra
Experience with image calibration and working with space-based or sensor coordinate systems
Experience contributing to the design, development, or integration of sensor systems
Ability to design, implement, and optimize real-time processing pipelines
Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences
Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally as needed
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Stock options
Flexible work hours
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++PythonPyTorchCUDAreal-time image processingsignal processingalgorithm designimage calibrationhigh-performance computinglinear algebra

Soft Skills

effective communicationmentoringteam leadershipstakeholder engagementtechnical expertisereport preparationpresentation skillscollaborationstrategic contributioncustomer support

Certifications

security clearance