About the role

What You’ll Be Launching

As a Signals Engineer, you will provide subject matter expertise in support of the ideation, planning, and execution of research and product initiatives focused on novel signal and data processing for space systems and space domain applications.  You will work in tandem with the Engineering, Data Science, and Astrodynamics teams to help transition technologies and capabilities you develop into Slingshot digital engineering products. 

Slingshot Aerospace cares deeply about our commitment to company values, mission, and purpose. The core competencies we will be looking to identify include: intellectual agility, ability to develop innovative solutions, leadership, performance-orientation, and industry expertise. 

Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)

Develop, test, and validate mathematical models, numerical algorithms, prototypes, simulations, data analysis and data synthesis 
Learn about and work with a variety of data types, including raw or derived data originating from GNSS receivers, communications systems, radio frequency systems, and other space and ground-based sensing modalities, as well as any related data formats 
Assist in shaping and refining new and existing products
Provide subject matter expertise to the capture teams in the review and evaluation of funding opportunities and the subsequent bid and proposal process
Support product demonstrations, business development, customer engagement, and company outreach functions
Author or co-author various forms of internal and external reports, presentations and documents, including journal and/or conference papers
Attend industry events to present the findings of your work and network with industry leaders
Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)

Pre-flight Checklist

MS in Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, or other relevant field,  or B.S. degree in related fields with 4+ years of experience in signal processing
Experience with signal processing for GNSS, Radar, RF, or other types associated with space-based or supporting ground segment systems
Experience with statistical methods for signal and data processing
Demonstrated experience in modeling and simulation
Proficiency with one or more programming/scripting languages
(Python, Java, Kotlin, C++)
Proficiency with software version control environments (e.g. git)
Strong verbal communication and technical writing skills
Comfortable with remote work in a rapidly moving startup environment
Minimum of a Secret Clearance is required

Bonus Cargo

Familiarity with algorithms and techniques for detection, estimation, tracking, navigation
TS/SCI eligible
Experience with machine learning methods
Peer-reviewed publications in a related area
Demonstrated experience with the application of machine learning and/or artificial intelligence methodologies
Demonstrated experience in space domain applications

Location: Remote OR Colorado Springs, Colorado preferred

Relocation: Relocation support available

Classification: Full-time Exempt

Compensation: $119,110-$198,400

US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.

Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.

Skills & Tags

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Aplyr's read

Slingshot Aerospace leverages cutting-edge software to transform data into actionable insights for aerospace and defense, attracting talent passionate about innovation and security.
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What's promising

•Strong focus on data integration and analysis for aerospace applications.
•Recent hires indicate growth in international markets and strategic roles.
•Innovative solutions in space surveillance and AI-driven technologies.

What to watch

•Highly specialized industry may limit broader career opportunities.
•Dependence on defense contracts could pose financial risks.
•Competitive landscape in aerospace software may impact market share.

Why Slingshot Aerospace

•Expertise in space surveillance and sensor development sets it apart.
•Focus on AI-driven agentic evaluation in aerospace applications.
•Strategic expansion into international markets like APAC and the Middle East.

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Slingshot Aerospace is a technology company that specializes in developing advanced software solutions for aerospace and defense applications, focusing on data integration and analysis.