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

As Director, Strategic Finance, you will build and lead Slingshot’s financial planning and analysis function for the Engineering org, serving as a key strategic partner to the executive team. You’ll translate complex financial data into actionable insights, guide critical business decisions, and help scale the financial infrastructure needed to support rapid growth and capital strategy.

This role sits at the intersection of strategy, operations, and finance—driving long-range planning, optimizing resource allocation, and supporting fundraising and investor engagement.

We’re building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. Bring your expertise, your perspective, and your drive—we’ll bring the rocket fuel.

Your Mission (Should You Choose to Accept It)

Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Lead the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), long-range (3–5 year) planning, and rolling forecast processes for Engineering and Technology.
• Partner with the CFO, CEO, and executive team to inform company-wide strategy and decision-making.
• Develop and refine financial narratives for board meetings and investor communications.

Executive & Board Reporting

• Deliver clear, data-driven insights through executive dashboards, KPIs, and performance reporting.
• Prepare materials for Board of Directors and investors, including variance analysis and forward-looking projections.

Business Partnership

• Act as a trusted advisor to leaders across Engineering.
• Evaluate ROI on new initiatives, pricing strategies, and capital allocation decisions.
• Drive accountability around budget management and operational efficiency.

Financial Modeling & Capital Strategy

• Build and maintain complex financial models (including 3-statement models) to support scenario planning, M&A, and fundraising.
• Support capital-raising efforts, including investor diligence and financial storytelling.

Operational Excellence & Systems

• Own and optimize FP&A tools and systems (e.g., NetSuite Planning & Budgeting, Adaptive Planning).
• Establish scalable processes for forecasting, reporting, and data integrity.
• Lead cross-functional alignment between Finance, Accounting, and Operations.

Performance & Profitability Analysis

• Define and track KPIs across SaaS and government contracting environments (e.g., ARR, burn, CAC, contract margins).
• Conduct deep analysis on cost of delivery, gross margin, and contract profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, pricing, and overall financial performance.

Pre-Flight Checklist

• 6+ years of progressive experience in Finance, FP&A, or Strategic Finance roles.
• Proven experience in high-growth B2B SaaS, aerospace, or defense environments.
• Strong expertise in financial modeling and advanced Excel capabilities.
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes.
• Familiarity with SaaS metrics (ARR, CAC, LTV) and/or government contracting principles (FAR, CAS).
• Hands-on experience with NetSuite and FP&A planning tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial concepts to executive stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Bonus Cargo

• Experience supporting venture capital or private equity fundraising and investor relations.
• Background in scaling finance functions in startup or growth-stage companies.
• Experience with M&A analysis or due diligence.
• Familiarity with space, aerospace, or defense industry dynamics.
• MBA, CPA, or other advanced financial certifications.

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.

Location: Remote (ET time zone preference)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Classification: Full Time

Salary: $200,000 – $235,000

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

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) will lead and scale Slingshot’s cybersecurity, product security, and compliance programs across enterprise, customer-facing platforms, and operational infrastructure. This role is critical to protecting company assets, enabling government and commercial growth, ensuring trust with defense and national security customers, and embedding security as a core part of mission delivery.

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)

• Own and execute Slingshot’s cybersecurity strategy across enterprise, product, and operational environments.
• Lead readiness and implementation for CMMC, NIST SP 800-171, DFARS, and related government cybersecurity requirements.
• Establish and scale secure software development lifecycle (SDLC), application security, and DevSecOps practices.
• Design and oversee cloud security architecture across AWS/Azure/GovCloud environments.
• Drive audit readiness, including System Security Plans (SSPs), POA&Ms, and continuous monitoring programs.
• Partner with Product and Engineering to embed security into development without slowing delivery velocity. Build and operate security monitoring, detection, vulnerability management, and incident response capabilities.
• Lead executive-level incident response, including customer communication and regulatory reporting.
• Develop and enforce identity, access management, data protection, and logging strategies across systems.
• Oversee third-party/vendor risk management and supply chain security, including flowdown requirements.
• Partner with the Facility Security Officer (FSO) on classified programs, insider threat initiatives, and industrial security requirements.
• Ensure secure handling of CUI/FCI and readiness for customer audits and security questionnaires.
• Define and communicate cyber risk to executive leadership, board members, and customers.
• Support business development by enabling compliance required to win and execute government contracts.
• Build and scale a lean, high-performing security team aligned to company growth.

Pre-flight Checklist

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity, with leadership roles in CISO, Deputy CISO, or Head of Security positions.
• Experience supporting defense, aerospace, or government contracting environments.
• Strong knowledge of NIST SP 800-171, CMMC, DFARS, CUI, and FCI requirements. 
• Experience with cloud security architecture (AWS, Azure, GovCloud) and SaaS environments.
• Background in product security, including secure SDLC, application security, and threat modeling.
• Experience with compliance frameworks such as NIST SP 800-53 and FedRAMP (or FedRAMP-aligned environments).
• Demonstrated success leading audits, assessments, and compliance programs (SSPs, POA&Ms, evidence management).
• Hands-on experience with security operations, including monitoring, detection, vulnerability management, and endpoint security.
• Experience leading incident response efforts and executive-level crisis communication.
• Strong understanding of vendor risk management and supply chain security practices.
• Ability to translate technical cyber risk into business and mission impact.
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills across Engineering, Product, Legal, Operations, and Executive Leadership.

Bonus Cargo

• Experience leading a company through CMMC Level 2 certification.
• Experience supporting FedRAMP Moderate/High or agency ATO processes.
• Background securing mission-critical or operational technology (OT) systems, including distributed infrastructure or sensor networks.
• Familiarity with space operations, satellite systems, or ground-based mission environments.
• Active or prior U.S. security clearance.
• Experience briefing boards, investors, and government customers.
• Proven ability to build scalable security programs in high-growth companies.

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.

Locations: Remote, US

Compensation: $175,000-$290,000

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. 

What You’ll Be Launching 

As a senior member of the Data Fusion and Astrodynamics team within the Space Surveillance Systems Research and Development department, you will take a lead role advancing Slingshot’s efforts to accelerate the security, safety, and sustainability of space via the detection, tracking, identification, and characterization of satellites and space debris. This work involves leading the development of multi-sensor multi-object tracking, nonlinear state estimation, statistical signal processing, and data fusion algorithms leveraging multi-phenomenology sensor technologies, including Slingshot’s own Global Sensor Network (GSN). You will also support the development of physics and AI/ML-based algorithms and software for analytics and insights. In this role you will develop solutions across the tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) stages of the space surveillance and tracking mission.  

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it) 

• Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose  
• 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 space object tracking products and services to the Slingshot Global Sensor Network (SGSN), space operations centers, and other technology testbeds  
• Serve as a key subject matter and technical expert on space surveillance and tracking technologies (e.g., sensor fusion and multi-target tracking algorithms, conjunction analysis algorithms, astrodynamics, foundational mathematical techniques, software prototyping, etc.)  
• Lead the successful execution of individual projects, small team projects, and/or product development activities  
• Prepare technical reports and briefing materials for your main projects  
• Represent your team and Slingshot to a broader audience through presentations to customers and stakeholders  
• Share subject matter expertise through mentoring and training of other staff, and support growth of the team’s technical competencies, promoting a culture of feedback and accountability  
• Lead technical work on larger team efforts including cross-team initiatives  
• Take point in ideating and writing content for technical sections of proposals for winning new work  
• Ideate and champion internal research & development activities  
• Help the management and product teams translate business objectives into the development of new product features  
• Collaborate effectively with Slingshot’s product managers, program managers, project managers, and engineering/science teams, to successfully execute on strategic objectives and product roadmaps  
• Engage with Slingshot’s space surveillance customers and other stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs  
• Contribute your expertise and ideas to help shape our products and strategies  
• Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)  

Pre-flight Checklist 

• Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field and a record of academic excellence  
• 7+ years of relevant work experience, potentially accounting for a record of academic excellence with relevant internship experience  
• Experience developing numerical algorithms 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 and technical exchanges  
• Tenacious drive to overcome challenges and deliver solutions with excellence  
• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required for this role. 

Bonus Cargo 

• 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  
• Training or experience in fields such as numerical analysis, numerical optimization, optimal control, 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  

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. 

Location: Chantilly, VA or Aurora, CO (75% onsite presence required, 25% remote)

Relocation: Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates

Salary: $150,000-$250,000

Classification: Full time Exempt (learned professional exemption) 

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. 

What You’ll Be Launching 

As a Senior AI Engineer focused on Agentic Evaluation and Verification and Validation (V&V), you will join the AI and Data Science team within Slingshot’s Research and Development organization. You will contribute to advancing how intelligent systems are evaluated and validated for mission-critical space operations. 

This role focuses on building and scaling evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, and simulation-backed validation systems for agentic AI systems, including multi-step, tool-using, and autonomous decision-making workflows powered by LLMs and reinforcement learning. Your work will directly support the development of reliable and trustworthy autonomous mission planning systems. 

You will partner closely with AI researchers and domain experts to translate real-world mission concepts into structured, testable evaluation systems. 

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it) 

• Extend and maintain Slingshot’s V&V SDK and evaluation framework for simulation-backed validation of agentic AI systems 
• Design and implement agent-level and end-to-end evaluations, including benchmark scenarios, scoring logic, and experiment harnesses 
• Build benchmark scenarios and tooling that measure planning, reasoning, and operational performance for autonomous mission planning systems 
• Translate astrodynamics and mission-domain concepts into executable evaluation scenarios and simulation configurations 
• Develop reusable SDK interfaces, adapters, and evaluation utilities that connect V&V systems, TALOS benchmarks, and agent workflows 
• Define and apply metrics for capability evaluation, failure analysis, regression detection, and comparative benchmarking 
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify evaluation needs and contribute to improving coverage of critical capabilities 
• Contribute to best practices for evaluating complex, autonomous AI systems 
• Uphold strong engineering standards through testing, documentation, reproducibility, and maintainable system design 

Pre-flight Checklist 

• 6+ years of experience in software engineering, machine learning engineering, applied AI, or equivalent experience 
• Strong Python engineering skills with experience building SDKs, libraries, or evaluation tooling 
• Experience designing evaluation frameworks, benchmarks, metrics, or test harnesses for AI/ML systems 
• Ability to analyze system behavior, identify failure modes, and evaluate performance in complex autonomous or semi-autonomous systems 
• Familiarity with modern agent frameworks, orchestration patterns, or protocol-based integrations 
• Experience working in cross-functional, multidisciplinary teams 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant science or engineering field, or equivalent experience 
• Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to obtain and maintain a government security clearance 

Bonus Cargo 

• Experience in autonomous systems such as self-driving or ADAS, including perception, planning, simulation, or safety validation 
• Experience developing or evaluating agentic AI systems, including multi-step, tool-using, or autonomous workflows (e.g., LLM-based agents, planning agents, or reinforcement learning approaches) 
• Experience with reinforcement learning systems and simulation-based evaluation 
• Familiarity with benchmark design, experiment tracking, and trace-based evaluation workflows 
• Experience with orchestration frameworks such as LangGraph or similar tools 
• Knowledge of astrodynamics, orbital mechanics, or spacecraft mission planning 
• Experience translating mission or operational concepts into measurable evaluation scenarios 
• Familiarity with physics-based simulation, trajectory analysis, or space-domain modeling 
• Experience with observability and experiment tooling such as MLflow, Opik, or similar platforms 
• Experience transitioning advanced research systems into production environments 

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. 

Location: Remote, US

Salary: $150,000-$250,000

Classification: Full time Exempt (learned professional exemption) 

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 

As a Senior member of Space Surveillance Research and Development (R&D) technical staff, you will take a lead role advancing Slingshot’s efforts to accelerate the security, safety, and sustainability of space through the detection, tracking, identification, and characterization of satellites and space debris. This role includes a specialization in real-time image processing and GPU-accelerated systems, with a strong emphasis on the design and development of space surveillance sensor systems across the Global Sensor Network.

This work will include a subset of: (i) designing and developing sensing systems for space surveillance applications; (ii) development of software and hardware interfaces for ground- and space-based gimbaled and non-gimbaled sensor systems; (iii) development of state-of-the-art real-time detection, calibration, and mount control algorithms; (iv) modeling, simulation, and analysis of sensor network capabilities; and (v) development of robust software to autonomously operate remote observatories in GPU-accelerated environments.

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)  

• 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)

Pre-flight Checklist 

• 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

Bonus Cargo 

• Graduate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience
• Advanced experience optimizing GPU-based systems for real-time performance
• Experience with embedded or edge computing systems for sensor platforms
• Experience with astrodynamics, estimation theory, or space domain awareness applications
• Experience integrating software with optical or mechanical sensing systems
• Familiarity with distributed sensor networks and autonomous observatory operations
• Experience working in early-stage or high-growth environments
• Experience contributing to research, publications, or advanced technical proposals

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. 

Location: Remote, US

Salary: $150,000-$250,000

Classification: Full time Exempt (learned professional exemption) 

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

The Payroll Accountant will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing across U.S. and U.K. operations while maintaining compliance with all applicable tax regulations and statutory requirements. This role is critical in supporting accounting operations through payroll reconciliations, reporting, and audit readiness, while partnering cross-functionally to ensure data accuracy and process efficiency.

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)

• Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, and monthly payroll accurately and on schedule for U.S. and U.K. employees
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and UK payroll tax regulations, including withholding, unemployment, and statutory requirements
• Prepare, review, and file payroll-related tax forms (e.g., W-2, W-3, quarterly payroll tax returns)
• Ensure compliance with UK statutory payroll requirements
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts, including wages, taxes, deductions, and benefits
• Manage payroll accounting activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, reporting, and month-end close processes
• Support review and posting of timesheet submissions in partnership with Program Finance
• Lead annual 401(k) audits and prepare and file Form 5500
• Support worker’s compensation policy renewals and lead annual audits
• Manage quarter-end and year-end payroll close processes, including accruals, schedules, tax filings, and audit documentation
• Monitor payroll tax law changes and update internal processes to ensure compliance
• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and provide timely, high-quality support
• Partner with Human Resources and Accounting teams to ensure accurate payroll data and employee records
• Support payroll system enhancements, testing, and configuration updates to improve accuracy and efficiency
• Participate in process improvements, automation initiatives, and cross-functional projects
• Maintain strict confidentiality of payroll and employee data in accordance with company policies and applicable regulations, including GDPR

Pre-flight Checklist

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in payroll accounting, payroll tax, or related function
• Strong understanding of payroll tax regulations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions
• Experience with multi-state payroll
• Familiarity with UK payroll compliance requirements
• Experience with payroll systems (Rippling and Tilt preferred)
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, Deltek Costpoint)
• Understanding of U.S. GAAP principles
• Advanced Excel skills preferred
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Cargo

• Experience supporting audits (401(k), worker’s compensation, or payroll-related audits)
• Experience with payroll process improvements or system implementations
• Familiarity with automation tools or payroll system integrations

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 

We’re hiring a Platform Software Engineer to partner with our Technical Architect and drive both architecture and hands-on development for Slingshot’s multi-partner integration platform. You’ll own key architectural domains and build production services, work with APIs, pipelines, and tooling that accelerate partner onboarding, improve developer experience, and keep us ATO-ready.

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)  

• Co-own architecture for APIs, data pipelines, multi-tenant controls, time-sync, and analytics; and write reference designs.
• Design & build scalable REST/GraphQL and event-driven services supporting diverse integration patterns.
• Develop high-volume, real-time pipelines with robust validation, error handling, pass-through, and observability.
• Engineer for ATO from day one, aligning designs with NIST 800-53, DoD IL, and FedRAMP; contribute evidence for accreditation.
• Evolve our API Developer Hub (design, docs, testing, lifecycle tooling) and self-service partner onboarding workflows.
• Implement API lifecycle management (versioning, deprecation, migration) and platform analytics for internal/external users.
• Onboard third-party models and simulations (including AI/ML/LLM and space-ops training software) with clear methodology and tooling.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Security, DevOps, QA, and external partner teams; engage with government stakeholders.
• Mentor engineers on integration patterns, reliability, and operational excellence; balance speed with long-term platform health.

Pre-flight Checklist 

• Experience: 5+ years in software development with emphasis on enterprise integration/API platforms; 2+ years owning substantial architectural scope.
• APIs & Events: REST, GraphQL, webhooks; Kafka/CloudEvents/queues; contract testing.
• Cloud (AWS): API Gateway, Lambda, EKS, and related PaaS/IaaS.
• IaC & DevOps: Terraform/CloudFormation/CDK; CI/CD (GitHub Actions); GitOps.
• Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, EKS.
• Languages/Stack: Java/Kotlin, Python, GraphQL, REST.
• Data: PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Security: API keys, rate limiting, secrets management.
• AI/ML Integration: Proven delivery of AI/ML/LLM features into production APIs.

Bonus Cargo 

• Direct experience mapping/implementing controls for NIST 800-53, DoD ILs, FedRAMP, including higher-classification or air-gapped environments.
• Startup/product organization background with a strong delivery cadence.
• Frontend familiarity (React) for Developer Hub contributions.
• Close collaboration with DevOps/SRE; infrastructure tooling and observability experience.
• QA partnership (contract/E2E tests for integrations) and predictable delivery with Product.
• Space/Aerospace exposure.
• Experience integrating complex external systems and simulation tech (HLA/DIS).

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. 

Location: Remote (U.S.) or Colorado Springs, CO

Clearance: Active or previously held TS/SCI

Type: Full-time

Salary: $154,000 - $213,000

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 

As an Account Executive, you will own and grow a portfolio of National Security customers focused on the Eastern US. You will lead complex, enterprise-level sales cycles with defense, intelligence, and national security organizations, serving as a trusted partner who understands mission priorities, acquisition pathways, and budget realities. Your work will directly support Slingshot’s growth within critical national security programs and long-term customer relationships. 

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)  

• Own the full sales lifecycle for assigned National Security accounts, from opportunity identification through contract execution and expansion 
• Develop deep relationships with senior government stakeholders, program offices, and mission users across the Intelligence Community and related national security organizations
• Build and maintain a qualified pipeline of enterprise opportunities aligned to territory and revenue targets
• Shape customer requirements and acquisition strategies through early engagement and solution positioning
• Partner cross-functionally with Product, Engineering, Science, Capture, and Program teams to deliver customer-aligned proposals, briefings, RFIs, and demonstrations
• Forecast accurately and maintain disciplined pipeline hygiene using established sales processes and tools
• Represent Slingshot at customer meetings, industry events, and mission-focused forums
• Communicate customer feedback and market insights to internal stakeholders to inform roadmap and go-to-market strategy
• Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%) 

Pre-flight Checklist 

• 8+ years of enterprise-level B2G or B2B sales experience, or equivalent experience, with demonstrated success closing complex deals 
• Experience selling to U.S. National Security organizations or adjacent mission partners
• Strong understanding of federal procurement, budgeting, and acquisition processes
• Proven ability to manage long, multi-stakeholder sales cycles
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%, or equivalent flexibility 

Bonus Cargo 

• Experience working with Intelligence Community or national security mission customers 
• Existing relationships within defense or intelligence organizations in the Eastern U.S.
• Familiarity with space, aerospace, or data-driven technology solutions
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance

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. 

Location: Remote, US

Salary:  $150,000-$185,000 + Commission (OTE Target of $300,000-$370,000)

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 

As an Account Executive, you will lead enterprise sales efforts for Department of Defense customers across the Western United States. You will manage complex sales cycles, build durable customer relationships, and position Slingshot as a mission-aligned partner supporting defense operations. Your work will directly contribute to expanding Slingshot’s DoD footprint and long-term revenue growth. 

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)  

• Own and grow a portfolio of DoD accounts across the Western U.S. 
• Drive opportunity identification, qualification, and deal execution for enterprise programs
• Build relationships with senior defense stakeholders, program offices, and operational users
• Influence customer requirements and acquisition strategies through early engagement
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver proposals, demonstrations, and customer briefings
• Maintain accurate pipeline management and forecasting discipline
• Represent Slingshot at DoD customer meetings, industry events, and regional forums
• Share customer insights and competitive intelligence with internal stakeholders
• Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%) 

Pre-flight Checklist 

• 8+ years of enterprise B2G sales experience, or equivalent experience, with a focus on DoD customers 
• Proven ability to close complex, multi-year government contracts
• Strong understanding of DoD acquisition and budgeting processes
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 25%, or equivalent flexibility 

Bonus Cargo 

• Experience selling into Western U.S. DoD installations or commands 
• Familiarity with space, defense, or aerospace technology markets
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills in technical sales environments
• Active or previously held U.S. security clearance 

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. 

Location: Remote (West)

Salary:  $150,000-$185,000 + Commission (OTE Target of $300,000-$370,000)

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 

As a Senior Solutions Architect, Data Scientist & Systems Engineer, you will serve as a key pre-sales technical partner supporting Slingshot’s government and commercial customers. You will work closely with Sales, Capture, Product, and Engineering teams to translate customer missions and technical requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions. In this role, you will combine solution architecture, applied data science, and systems engineering expertise to shape customer engagements, influence solution design, and support successful deal outcomes. 

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)  

• Partner with Sales and Capture teams throughout the pre-sales lifecycle to support opportunity qualification, solution design, and technical alignment 
• Engage directly with customers to understand mission objectives, operational workflows, data environments, and technical constraints
• Architect end-to-end solutions that integrate Slingshot products, data pipelines, analytics, and external systems
• Develop and deliver technical briefings, solution overviews, demonstrations, and whiteboard sessions for customer and partner audiences
• Translate customer requirements into clear technical inputs for Product and Engineering teams
• Apply data science and systems engineering principles to evaluate solution feasibility, performance, and scalability
• Support proposal development, including technical volumes, architectures, and solution narratives
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure proposed solutions are achievable, aligned to roadmap, and responsive to customer needs
• Provide feedback from customer engagements to inform product strategy and technical prioritization
• Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%) 

Pre-flight Checklist 

• 8+ years of professional experience in solutions architecture, systems engineering, data science, or related technical roles, or equivalent experience 
• Experience supporting customer-facing or pre-sales technical engagements
• Strong understanding of system architectures, data flows, and analytical or software-driven solutions
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Demonstrated experience collaborating across Sales, Product, and Engineering teams
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, data science, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel up to 20–25%, or equivalent flexibility 

Bonus Cargo 

• Experience in a pre-sales engineer or solutions architect role supporting complex enterprise or government customers 
• Background in data analytics, modeling, or applied data science
• Familiarity with space, defense, aerospace, or mission-focused technology domains
• Experience supporting proposal responses, RFIs, or customer demonstrations
• Comfort working in fast-paced, evolving technical and go-to-market environments 

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. 

Location: Remote, US

Salary: $99,000 - $166,000

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 

The Partner & Field Marketing Manager is responsible for planning and executing Slingshot’s field marketing events and supporting enablement programs for strategic partners and marketplaces. This role sits within the Marketing organization and works closely with Product Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, and RevOps to ensure Slingshot is represented consistently and effectively across events, partner channels, and joint go-to-market initiatives. 

This is a hands-on, execution-oriented role ideal for someone earlier in their marketing career who enjoys managing events, building partner-facing materials, and supporting GTM programs. The Manager will own end-to-end event execution, contribute to partner enablement efforts, and help scale repeatable marketing programs that drive awareness, engagement, and pipeline. 

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) 

Marketing Events & Field Programs

• Plan and execute Slingshot’s marketing events, including conferences, trade shows, partner events, hosted customer sessions, and virtual events. 
• Manage event logistics end-to-end: timelines, budgets, vendors, registrations, shipping, on-site coordination, and post-event follow-up. 
• Partner with Product Marketing and Sales to ensure event messaging, demos, and materials align with GTM priorities. 
• Support lead capture, event reporting, and post-event enablement for Sales. 

Partner Enablement & Co-Marketing

• Support marketing and enablement efforts for strategic partners and marketplaces (e.g., Carahsoft, Bluestaq, AWS, and others). 
• Coordinate partner webinars, joint events, and co-marketing activities. 
• Develop and maintain partner-facing marketing assets, including one-pagers, presentations, marketplace listings, and enablement kits. 
• Help onboard new partners by providing clear messaging, positioning, and go-to-market materials. 

Go-to-Market Support & Enablement Content

• Create and maintain a centralized library of event and partner enablement materials. 
• Support sales-facing enablement needs related to events and partner-led opportunities (e.g., event follow-up kits, partner pitch decks). 
• Gather feedback from Sales and partners to continuously improve materials and programs. 
• Assist with product launches by supporting event activation and partner communication. 

Cross-Functional Coordination & Program Operations

• Work cross-functionally with Marketing, Sales, Partnerships, and RevOps to ensure alignment across field programs. 
• Track event and partner marketing performance, including attendance, engagement, and pipeline influence. 
• Support process improvements and documentation to make events and partner programs more scalable and repeatable. 

Pre-flight Checklist 

• 3–6 years of experience in marketing, events, partner marketing, field marketing, or a related role. 
• Hands-on experience planning and executing in-person and/or virtual events. 
• Strong project management skills with attention to detail. 
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Partner teams. 
• Familiarity with CRM and marketing tools (HubSpot or similar). 

Bonus Cargo 

• Experience supporting B2B or B2G marketing teams. 
• Exposure to partner or channel marketing programs. 
• Familiarity with government, defense, space, or aerospace markets. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Interest in growing into broader field marketing, partner marketing, or GTM roles. 

 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. 

Location: Remote (US) 
Salary Range: $81,000 – $135,000