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# Space Surveillance Systems Technician at Slingshot Aerospace

- **Company:** Slingshot Aerospace
- **Location:** Windsor, Canada
- **Compensation:** $61k–$101k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-08-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-13
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/slingshot-aerospace/1529e7dd-f0a3-4ced-acdf-e5c4825277de

## Job description

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 Space Surveillance Systems Technician (Field Installation Focus), you will play a critical role in the installation, integration, and commissioning of Slingshot’s Global Sensor Network (GSN) systems around the world. This position is highly field-oriented, requiring up to 50% travel to domestic and international deployment sites to ensure systems are installed, tested, and fully operational in diverse environments. While in the field, you’ll conduct hands-on installation and integration activities, including site preparation, hardware setup, cabling, alignment, calibration, testing, and validation of space surveillance systems. You will ensure that all installations adhere to engineering specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements. As needed, you will execute preventative system maintenance tasks ensuring optimal system functionality While in the office, you’ll conduct remote troubleshooting of fields system diagnostics, and performance verification. You’ll also perform routine system health checks, software and firmware updates, and take corrective actions as needed to maintain system uptime and data quality. You’ll work closely with engineering and operations teams to document installation procedures, field instillation results, and performance data, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of installation and maintenance processes. Your field observations will directly inform design refinements and operational best practices. Slingshot Aerospace cares deeply about our commitment to [company values, mission, and purpose](https://www.slingshot.space/careers). 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)

- Perform hands-on field installation, alignment, calibration, and testing of GSN hardware and software systems.
- Conduct on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs to resolve technical issues efficiently.
- Ensure all installations comply with engineering drawings, standards, and environmental requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to document installation and maintenance procedures.
- Provide detailed performance reports, site assessments, and recommendations for improvement.
- Support logistics planning, including packaging, shipping, and customs coordination for deployments.
- Maintain accurate records in inventory and asset management systems.
- Contribute to training materials
- Other responsibilities up to 10%

Pre-flight Checklist

- 3+ Years of Field Technician experience with optical, electrical, robotic, or automated systems OR bachelor's degree in computer science or an engineering discipline
- Excellent communication, documentation, and customer-facing interpersonal skills
- Ability to travel up to 50% of the time within and outside of the United States to support sensor installations and repairs
- Strong problem-solving and hands-on technical skills in mechanical, electrical, or computer systems
- Working knowledge of Linux and cloud application tooling
- Ability to read and interpret schematics, drawings, and blueprints
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. regularly during installation
- Ability to work long periods in both hot and cold temperature environments
- Must be eligible to obtain or maintain US Government Security Clearance

Bonus Cargo

- 2+ years of experience in operations and/or sustainment
- Experience with preventative maintenance and standard work procedures
- Knowledge or experience with RF or electronic warfare
- Observatory operations and/or telescope sustainment experience
- QA/QC, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies preferred

Relocation assistance is available for eligible out-of-state candidates, based on business needs and role requirements.

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.

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.

## About Slingshot Aerospace

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Slingshot Aerospace delivers AI-powered space operations intelligence and autonomy (SOIA) to help defense, commercial, and sovereign operators track, interpret, and act on activity in space.
- **Entity Type**: Private (total funding $150.8M across 15 rounds; latest known round: Series A in 2021)
- **Headquarters**: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States
- **Founded**: 2017
- **Founders**: David Godwin (Executive Chairman & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: Defense and Space Manufacturing, Space Domain Awareness, AI/Data Analytics
- **Target customers**: Government (DoD, Space Force, allied nations), commercial satellite operators, sovereign space agencies – primarily B2B/Enterprise
- **Mission or purpose**: “We empower customers and partners with decision-grade intelligence and operational autonomy to secure space operations, protect critical assets, and deliver decision and action advantage across the space domain.” [slingshot.space/about](https://www.slingshot.space/about)

## Products & Services
- **[Slingshot Portal](https://www.slingshot.space/)**: An AI-driven platform that fuses sensor data, orbital data, and mission data into a live common operating picture. Provides real-time tracking, conjunction alerts, maneuver planning, and AI decision support. Delivered via SaaS, APIs, on-premise, or whole-catalog licensing.
- **Slingshot Global Sensor Network**: Proprietary sensing layer that captures sensor-originated truth, reducing dependence on third-party data.
- **Slingshot Seradata**: Satellite and launch history database used for historical analysis and market intelligence.
- **Live Simulation & Training**: Continuously updated digital environment for scenario evaluation, rehearsal, and decision support – used in the $27M Space Force contract for AI-driven training. [slingshot.space/news](https://www.slingshot.space/news/slingshot-aerospace-awarded-27-million-space-force-contract-to-power-the-ai-driven-training-environment-for-space-warfare)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of **$9.0M** (estimated); total funding of **$150.8M** [linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: ATX Ventures, Advent International, Sway Ventures, Horizon Technology Finance; U.S. Space Force (contracts)
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Headcount grew **30.3% YoY** to 165 employees [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace)
  - Awarded a **$27M Space Force contract** for AI-driven training environment [slingshot.space/news](https://www.slingshot.space/news/slingshot-aerospace-awarded-27-million-space-force-contract-to-power-the-ai-driven-training-environment-for-space-warfare)
  - Named to **Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2026** [slingshot.space/news](https://www.slingshot.space/news/slingshot-aerospace-named-to-fast-companys-annual-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-of-2026)
  - Launched **Slingshot Portal** as a unified AI-driven platform [slingshot.space/news](https://www.slingshot.space/news/slingshot-aerospace-launches-portal-an-ai-driven-platform-for-mission-ready-space-operations)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Proprietary sensor network** – Slingshot owns its sensing layer, enabling higher fidelity, revisit rates, and lower latency than third-party data providers.
- **Integrated SOIA stack** – Combines sensing, data fusion, AI decision support, and autonomous action in a single closed-loop system (Sense → Fuse → Decide → Act), unlike SDA-only competitors.
- **Deep government trust** – Proven contracts with U.S. Space Force and other defense agencies, including a $27M training contract.
- **AI-first approach** – Dedicated Chief of AI & Data Science and a team focused on AI agents, automation, and decision support. [slingshot.space/](https://www.slingshot.space/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Expanding AI-driven autonomy** – Increasing levels of autonomous mission coordination and real-time decision support.
- **Growing government & sovereign contracts** – Leveraging the $27M Space Force win to capture additional defense and allied nation deals.
- **International expansion** – Offices in the UK, Taiwan, Canada, and Texas; building a global presence.
- **Product platformization** – Unifying capabilities under Slingshot Portal to offer modular, scalable access (APIs, SaaS, on-premise).

## Why Work Here
- **Remote-first culture** with flexible PTO, stock options, and comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage. [slingshot.space/careers](https://www.slingshot.space/careers)
- **Hybrid/remote flexibility** – Employees can work from offices in Colorado Springs, Austin, Washington DC, or the UK, or fully remote within the US. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace)
- **Mission-driven work** – Direct impact on space safety, security, and sustainability; work with cutting-edge AI and space technology.
- **Growth environment** – 30%+ headcount growth, recent Fast Company innovation award, and major government contracts signal strong momentum.
- **Benefits**: 401(k) with employer match, disability/life insurance, generous parental leave, commuter benefits, free snacks/drinks, employee resource groups. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace)
- **Engineering culture** – Roles span AI research, full-stack engineering, data engineering, signals engineering, and product management; emphasis on autonomy and real-time systems.

## Sources
1. [Slingshot Aerospace Careers Page](https://www.slingshot.space/careers)
2. [Slingshot Aerospace About Page](https://www.slingshot.space/about)
3. [Slingshot Aerospace Main Site](https://www.slingshot.space/)
4. [Slingshot Aerospace LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace)
5. [Built In Profile](https://builtin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace)
6. [Slingshot Aerospace News – Space Force Contract](https://www.slingshot.space/news/slingshot-aerospace-awarded-27-million-space-force-contract-to-power-the-ai-driven-training-environment-for-space-warfare)
7. [Slingshot Aerospace News – Portal Launch](https://www.slingshot.space/news/slingshot-aerospace-launches-portal-an-ai-driven-platform-for-mission-ready-space-operations)
8. [Slingshot Aerospace News – Fast Company 2026](https://www.slingshot.space/news/slingshot-aerospace-named-to-fast-companys-annual-list-of-the-worlds-most-innovative-companies-of-2026)

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