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Slingshot Aerospace

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Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy—Clarity to act in space.

Colorado Springs, Colorado

Defense and Space Manufacturing
201–500 people

About

Slingshot Aerospace is the leader in Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA), delivering AI-powered solutions that help government and commercial partners track, interpret, and act on activity in space. By combining proprietary sensor data, advanced astrodynamics, artificial intelligence, and data fusion, Slingshot powers mission-ready space operations across defense, civil, and commercial sectors. The company integrates data from the Slingshot Global Sensor Network, the Slingshot Seradata satellite and launch history database, satellite owner-operators, and other third-party sources to provide a dynamic operational picture of the space domain for training, planning, and live mission execution. Slingshot is driven by its mission to make space safe and secure. Founded in 2017, the company has offices in Colorado, Texas, Canada, Taiwan, and the UK.

Open positions

Space Surveillance Systems Technician

On-site · Windsor

Install, integrate, align, calibrate, test, and maintain Global Sensor Network hardware and software at domestic and international sites, resolving technical issues and ensuring compliance with engineering and safety requirements. Document procedures and performance, coordinate deployment logistics and asset records, and provide field observations and recommendations to improve system design and operations.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

On-site · Windsor

Lead mechanical design and development of ground-based electro-optical space surveillance hardware, including telescope enclosures, precision optomechanical assemblies, sensor mounts, and structures for harsh and extreme environments. Guide hardware from concept through fabrication, integration, testing, deployment, and field troubleshooting while collaborating across engineering teams, suppliers, customers, and field operations.

Senior Mechanical Engineer

On-site · Windsor

Lead the mechanical design and development of ground-based electro-optical space surveillance systems, specifically for extreme environments. Responsibilities include designing precision optomechanical hardware, managing fabrication partners, and overseeing the integration and testing of sensing systems.