Space Surveillance Engineer II

Slingshot Aerospace

Space Surveillance Engineer working on system-level design and integration for space surveillance. Engaging with clients and contributing to the development of innovative solutions in a remote setting.

Posted 5/27/2026full-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 StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $127,500 - $212,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
Perform system-level design, simulation, and integration of hardware components to create cutting-edge space surveillance systems
Develop algorithms and software to help automate and enhance sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination
Support ongoing and future transitions of Slingshot’s products and services to the Slingshot Global Sensor Network (SGSN), space operations centers, and other technology testbeds
Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs
Contribute your expertise and ideas to help shape our products and strategies
Prepare technical reports and briefing materials
Represent your team and Slingshot to a broader audience through presentations to customers and stakeholders
Serve as a technical expert and key contributor to Slingshot’s space surveillance technology development
Lead the successful execution of individual projects, small team projects, and/or product development activities
Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for government clearances

Requirements

What you’ll need

Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field
4+ years of relevant experience, potentially accounting for a record of academic excellence with relevant internship experience
Experience developing applications in Python and/or C++
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to convey salient details about advanced technology in a compelling manner to both experts and non-experts alike
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time within and outside of the United States to support customer engagements, technical exchanges, or sensor installations
Tenacious drive to overcome challenges and deliver solutions with excellence
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
Perform system-level design, simulation, and integration of hardware components to create cutting-edge space surveillance systems
Develop algorithms and software to help automate and enhance sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination
Support ongoing and future transitions of Slingshot’s products and services to the Slingshot Global Sensor Network (SGSN), space operations centers, and other technology testbeds
Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs
Contribute your expertise and ideas to help shape our products and strategies
Prepare technical reports and briefing materials
Represent your team and Slingshot to a broader audience through presentations to customers and stakeholders
Serve as a technical expert and key contributor to Slingshot’s space surveillance technology development
Lead the successful execution of individual projects, small team projects, and/or product development activities
Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for government clearances 🎯 Requirements
Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field
4+ years of relevant experience, potentially accounting for a record of academic excellence with relevant internship experience
Experience developing applications in Python and/or C++
Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the demonstrated ability to convey salient details about advanced technology in a compelling manner to both experts and non-experts alike
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time within and outside of the United States to support customer engagements, technical exchanges, or sensor installations
Tenacious drive to overcome challenges and deliver solutions with excellence
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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonC++system-level designsimulationintegrationalgorithm developmentsensor data processingdata exploitationtechnical report preparationproject management

Soft Skills

effective communicationcustomer engagementteam collaborationproblem-solvingpresentation skillsleadershiptenacityadaptabilitycritical thinkinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

U.S. citizenshipsecurity clearance eligibility