Senior Space Surveillance Systems Technician (UK)

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
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