Space Surveillance Engineer II

Slingshot Aerospace; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ATX Venture Partners is seeking an Aerospace Engineering professional to join their Space Surveillance R&D team in Colorado Springs. You will support efforts to enhance space safety through detecting and analyzing satellites and debris.

This role involves developing software, performing system integration, and engaging with clients. Candidates should have a degree in relevant fields, coding experience in Python and C++, and a commitment to excellence.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing applications in Python, C++, and Docker.
• Ability to work in a SCIF in Aurora, CO for up to 20 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Develop algorithms to enhance sensor data processing.
• Perform system-level design and simulation of hardware components.
• Prepare technical reports and briefing materials.

Skills

Python

C++

Docker

Effective written and verbal communication

Independent work

Tenacious drive

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant field

Tools

Linux operating system

Job description

What You ’ll Do

As a member of Space Surveillance R&D technical staff, you will support 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 will include a subset of (i) designing sensing systems for space surveillance applications; (ii) development of software/hardware interfaces for ground- and space-based gimbaled and non-gimbaled sensor systems, (iii) development of state-of-the-art detection, calibration, and mount control algorithms; (iv) modeling, simulation, and analysis of sensor network capabilities; and (v) development of robust software to process data from ground- and space-based SDA sensors.

Position Responsibilities

• 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
• Perform system-level design, simulation, and integration of hardware components to create cutting-edge space surveillance systems
• Support ongoing and future transitions of Slingshot’s products and services to the Slingshot Global Sensor Network (SGSN), space operations centers, and other technology testbeds
• Engage with customers and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes for their mission-critical needs
• Contribute your expertise and ideas to help shape our products and strategies
• Prepare technical reports and briefing materials
• Represent your team and Slingshot to a broader audience through presentations to customers and stakeholders
• Serve as a technical expert and key contributor to Slingshot’s space surveillance technology development
• Lead the successful execution of individual projects, small team projects, and/or product development activities
• Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of the responsibilities listed above)

Pre-Requisites

• Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is required for this role.

Minimum Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field
• 4+ years of relevant experience, potentially accounting for a record of academic excellence with relevant internship experience
• Experience developing applications in Python, C++, and Docker
• 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
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little to no day-to-day oversight
• Ability to work in a SCIF in Aurora, CO for up to 20 hours per week (remainder will be remote work-from-home)
• Tenacious drive to overcome challenges and deliver solutions with excellence

Preferred Skills

• 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
• Cislunar SSA experience
• Training or experience in fields such as orbital analysis, algorithm optimization, software/hardware interfacing, embedded/GPU development, astrodynamics, estimation theory, statistical analysis, remote sensing, radiometry, and machine learning
• Early-stage startup experience

These skills are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don’t have to meet every qualification listed- if your skills are transferable and you meet the minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Location: Hybrid Denver, CO Area (half-time in SCIF, half-time remote)

Classification: Full time Exempt (learned professional exemption)

Diversity, Equity, and 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 age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion and many other parts of one’s identity. All of our employee’s points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.

US-based Candidates: we are currently able to hire residents of a defined set of states. Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently able to hire residents of the United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other locations at this time.