Meet Slingshot

At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software. We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere whether you're in engineering, sales, product, or operations. If you want to work on something that truly matters, with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place.

What You’ll Be Launching

Slingshot Aerospace is looking for a Capture and Proposals Manager to support the growth of our international business. This role plays is crucial for us to meet the demand from our customers for the capabilities an services we provide. As part of our International Growth team you will work closely with the rest of the company to ensure Slingshot consistently delivers the best response to our global customers. We can promise that the work will be varied dealing with ‘rapid-turn’ proposals and strategic longer-term bids. The role will be diverse, and you will have an impact.

This position is well suited to someone who has worked in proposals or capture support for a few years and is now ready to take the next step and looking for more authority and greater responsibility.

We're building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. We value curiosity over ego, initiative over waiting for permission, and people who genuinely care about doing great work and delivering for our partners. Bring your expertise, your fresh ideas, and your drive. We'll bring the rocket fuel.

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)

• Lead the preparation and coordination of proposals, RFP responses, RFIs, and related opportunity submissions for international customers
• Manage proposal timelines, schedules, and deliverables to ensure high-quality and compliant and coordinate across the company on capture activities to align strategy, messaging, and win themes
• Coordinate inputs from cross-functional stakeholders
• Ensure proposals clearly articulate the value of Slingshot’s Space Operations Intelligence and Autonomy offerings
• Maintain proposal documentation, templates, and knowledge repositories for all international captures
• Identify opportunities to improve proposal processes and help strengthen Slingshot’s international bid capability

Pre-flight Checklist

• Experience supporting or managing proposal development, bids, or capture activities
• Ability to manage multiple opportunities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Excellent written communication and document coordination skills
• Experience working with cross-functional teams to assemble proposal responses
• Familiarity with responding to RFIs, RFPs, or similar procurement processes
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with distributed teams

Bonus Cargo

• Experience supporting both ‘quick-turn’ proposals and complex strategic bids
• Familiarity with government, defense, or public-sector procurement
• Experience working across international teams or regions
• Exposure to aerospace, space, satellite data, defense, or advanced analytics industries
• Experience with proposal management tools, CRM systems, or opportunity tracking platforms

Location: Remote (United Kingdom) 

Meet Slingshot

At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software.

We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. If you want to work on something that truly matters with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place.

What You’ll Be Launching

Slingshot Aerospace is looking for a Senior Finance Manager to support the continued growth of our international business. In this role, you will directly support the General Manager of Slingshot International and be responsible for the daily finance and business operations.

As the finance lead for our international business, you will assist in preparing the business to scale globally. You will be responsible for budgeting, financial planning, pricing strategy, compliance, and financial reporting, working alongside the wider finance function under the CFO.

This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who has operated as a finance manager or senior analyst within a department or business unit and is ready to take the next step into broader financial leadership. While this is not a CFO role, it offers exposure to many of the responsibilities associated with leading finance for a growing business unit.

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)

• Be the finance lead for the General Manager of Slingshot International, providing financial insight to support operational and strategic decisions
• Establish the financial foundation for the international business and prepare it for scaling
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Support pricing strategy and financial modeling for international programs and products
• Ensure financial compliance with company policies, international regulations, and reporting standards
• Collaborate with the broader finance team to align reporting, controls, and processes
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support growth and decision-making
• Help establish scalable financial processes and reporting in the first 3–6 months

Pre-flight Checklist

• 6+ years of experience in finance, FP&A, financial operations, or similar
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting for a business unit or function
• Strong understanding of P&L management, financial planning, and operational finance
• Experience partnering with business leaders on strategic and operational decisions
• Ability to operate independently while collaborating with distributed teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into insights
• Excellent communication skills across finance and non-finance stakeholders

Bonus Cargo

• Experience supporting international or multi-entity operations
• Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, technology, or high-growth startups
• Experience building financial processes or reporting frameworks
• Familiarity with pricing models, rate development, or contract-based revenue
• Experience with cross-border financial reporting or compliance

Meet Slingshot 

At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software. We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere—whether you're in engineering, sales, product, or operations. If you want to work on something that truly matters, with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place. 

What You’ll Be Launching 

Slingshot’s Senior Space Surveillance Systems Technicians are technical experts responsible for the integration, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of complex space surveillance systems within the Global Sensor Network (GSN). This role includes hands-on systems work and on-site technical guidance over field installations, warehouse operations, and technician training. The Senior Technicians ensures system performance through rigorous testing, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts, while also mentoring junior team members. 

We're building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. We value curiosity over ego, initiative over waiting for permission, and people who genuinely care about doing great work. Bring your expertise, your fresh ideas, and your drive—we'll bring the rocket fuel. 

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)   

• Execute global on-site installations of GSN systems serving as the on-site system expert for end-to-end deployment including mechanical installation, calibration, validation, and software integration of GSN systems at new locations around the world. 
• Leads warehouse activity related to equipment staging, testing, packing, and shipping to ensure readiness for installation or maintenance missions.
• Assist in guiding system training sessions for new technicians
• Deliver hands-on training programs and instructional materials to upskill new or junior team members in system operation, deployment, and diagnostics.
• Assist in guiding field testing and validation activities
• Own the execution of local and remote testing campaigns to ensure system health, performance, and mission-readiness in real-world environments.
• Performs high-level system diagnostics and performance monitoring
• Use designated reporting systems to monitor deployed system health, conduct root-cause analysis, and execute both preventative and corrective actions.
• Assists in guiding documenting and standardize procedures.
• Assists in efforts to produce detailed documentation covering integration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and site installation workflows, ensuring repeatability and scalability.
• Assist in capturing procurement and logistics requirements 
• Identify part or equipment needs and submit procurement requests with written justifications and vendor suggestions to the designated operations team contact. 
• Collaborates with Operations Management for site surveys and host engagement 
  Support logistical planning and site qualification, including physical surveys and early engagement with host organizations. 
• Assist with coordination and the on-site execution of field repairs 
• Travel to sites as needed when hardware cannot be serviced remotely. Coordinates with peers, host contacts and internal support teams for timely resolution of all system issues.
• Maintain and update inventory records ensuring accurate, timely updates of system status and equipment data in the inventory management system maintained by the operations team.
• Support the GSN on-call schedule 
• Participate in a scheduled rotation, executing monitoring and response procedures during assigned on-call periods as outlined by Sensor Systems Engineering leadership.  
• Act as the conduit between Tier one and Tier 2 troubleshooting and Triage activity.
• Perform additional duties as assigned (≤10%) 
• Carry out supporting tasks that may not fall within core functions but contribute to the success of the team or broader organization. 

Pre-flight Checklist 

• Associates degree in a science discipline or equivalent technical work experience 
• 2 years of field system installation experience 
• 3 years technical experience in field operations
• Strong ability to provide system level guidance and expertise to junior team members.
• Strong Organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong technical writing skills
• Proven experience deploying, maintaining, or operating technical systems in the field
• Ability to manage time-sensitive field operations independently in remote locations
• Strong ability to quickly problem solves in a timely manner using limited resources
• Familiarity with inventory systems, field diagnostics, and system documentation
• Must be able to read drawing and schematics
• Proficient with Linux  
• Proficient with use of GUI Tools and other UI Tools for system troubleshooting and triage
• Comfortable with extensive domestic and international travel 

Bonus Cargo 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy or a related field with relevant technical experience 
• 3 yrs of field system installation experience 
• 4 yrs technical experience in filed operations
• Proven experience deploying, maintaining, or operating technical systems in the field
• Strong technical guidance capabilities
• Strong Organizational skills
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to manage time-sensitive field operations independently in remote locations
• Ability to quickly iterate and think on your feet
• Strong ability to problem solves in a timely manner using limited resources
• Familiarity with inventory systems, field diagnostics, and system documentation
• Proficient with Linux, Familiar with Python, C++, and Solid Works
• Proficient with use of GUI’s and other UI’s for system troubleshooting and triage
• Decisive decision maker
• Comfortable with extensive domestic and international travel 

We're building a constellation here, not looking for identical satellites. Every member of the team brings different capabilities to the same mission. If your orbit intersects with ours and you're mission-ready, send it. 

Department: Global Sensor Network (GSN) Operations 
Reports To: Manager, Field Systems 
Travel Requirement: Up to 70% (Domestic and International)

Salary: £37,000 – £61,000 GBP

Must have the ability to obtain Government Security Clearance!