Space Surveillance Engineer I at Slingshot Aerospace in Colorado

Summary: Slingshot Aerospace is on a mission to enhance the safety and security of space operations. The Space Surveillance Engineer I will support the development of systems for detecting and tracking satellites and space debris, contributing to the automation and enhancement of sensor data processing and integration. Responsibilities: - 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 - Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above) Required Qualifications: - Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for government security clearances - Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field - At least one year 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 Preferred Qualifications: - Graduate level degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field - Significant experience developing and debugging applications in Python and/or C++ with deployment experience in a Linux operating environment - Experience in optics or mechanical system component design and assembly - Training or experience in fields such as image processing, algorithm optimization, software/hardware interfacing, embedded/GPU development, astrodynamics, estimation theory, statistical analysis, remote sensing, radiometry, and machine learning - Early-stage startup experience Required Skills: Python, C++, Aerospace Engineering Important Skills: Linux, Algorithm Development