--- title: 'UX Researcher at Slingshot Aerospace' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/ux-researcher-slingshot-aerospace-united-states-xd1gvevaj53m' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-16' --- # UX Researcher at Slingshot Aerospace - **Company:** Slingshot Aerospace - **Location:** United States - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-05-19 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-16 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/slingshotaerospace/jobs/5999803004?gh_jid=5999803004 ## 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 We're looking for a UX Researcher who thrives in complex problem spaces and cares deeply about creating seamless, effective, and meaningful experiences for users in high-stakes environments. In this role, you’ll be a key advocate for the voice of the user—championing research-driven design decisions across multiple product teams. Depending on level and scope, UX Researchers may focus on: - Usability and Tactical Research – validating workflows and UI patterns - Strategic and Generative Research – surfacing new opportunities and behavioral trends - Research Ops and Enablement – building systems and frameworks for scalable research At more senior levels, this role leads high-impact initiatives, contributes to product and business strategy, and advocates for research across the organization. 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) Discovery & Study Design - Take ownership of end-to-end research studies, including scoping, participant recruitment, methodology selection, facilitation, and analysis, across the full product lifecycle. - Frame research questions that address product uncertainties and business goals in collaboration with product, design, engineering, and growth. - Contribute to roadmap planning by surfacing user needs, pain points, and opportunity areas grounded in data. Research Execution & Insight Generation - Conduct mixed-methods research (e.g., interviews, usability tests, surveys, field studies, A/B testing, etc.) and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights. - Support product teams with rapid evaluative testing, continuous discovery practices, and post-launch learnings. - Partner with data analysts and designers to triangulate findings and ensure insights reflect user behavior, attitudes, and context. Influence & Integration - Translate insights into frameworks, personas, journey maps, or recommendations that support product decisions and roadmap prioritization. - Present findings clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams, fostering a shared understanding of user needs. - Build empathy through storytelling, facilitated workshops, and embedded collaboration with teams. Cross-functional Collaboration - Work closely with design, product, engineering, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure user insights are integrated into design and business processes. - Collaborate with research peers to refine internal methodologies, templates, and best practices. - Advocate for research and champion the voice of the user in key planning and product decisions, helping shape the culture of user-centered development. Initiative & Work Ethic - Self-starter who takes ownership and proactively identifies research opportunities that drive value for both users and the business. - Strong project management and organizational skills; you follow through on commitments. - Willingness to dive deep into complex, technical domains (e.g., space systems, defense operations, satellite tracking) - Present and engaged with internal teams and external users, fostering trust and deep understanding. Pre-flight Checklist - Must be eligible to obtain or maintain US Government Security Clearance, preference given for active TS Clearance. - 3+ years of experience in UX research or a related field (e.g., design research, HCI, behavioral science, product design) with increasing scope and autonomy. - Bachelor’s degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Design, or a related field. Advanced degrees are a plus as is continued learning through research training, behavioral science certifications, or academic coursework. - Experience planning and executing end-to-end studies across both generative and evaluative research methods. - Proven ability to influence decisions through clear insights, storytelling, and data alignment. Bonus Cargo - Stakeholder collaboration and influence - Journey mapping, persona creation, and insight frameworks - Tool proficiency (Figma, Dovetail, UserTesting, Miro, Lyssna, etc.) - Research ops awareness (participant management, templates, tagging, documentation) - Flexible in approach—can balance rigor with scrappiness depending on context - Consistent learning mindset with strong awareness of UX trends, methods, and ethical research practices - Communication skills: excellence in verbal and written communication to drive the most effective exchange with stakeholders, including customers, partners, and investors - Business skills: acumen of business principles and decision making - Strong understanding and experience with design thinking, human centered design and the product development process - Domain experience in aerospace, geospatial tech, 3D visualization, or real-time decision tools is a plus 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 Space Operations Intelligence and Autonomy (SOIA) software and sensor systems that help defense, commercial, and sovereign operators track, interpret, and act on activity in space. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding stage: Series A + multiple grants/debt; total funding ~$150.8M) - **Headquarters**: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States - **Founded**: 2017 - **Founders**: Melanie Striclan and David Godwin ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Defense and Space Manufacturing; Space Domain Awareness - **Target customers**: Government (U.S. Space Force, allied defense agencies), commercial satellite operators, sovereign space agencies – primarily B2G and B2B enterprise - **Mission**: “Make space safe, sustainable, and secure” – enable customers to move from awareness to confident decision-making and autonomous action ## Products & Services - **Slingshot Portal**: Unified platform combining real-time space data, AI analytics, and mission workflows – SaaS or on‑prem deployment. - **Beacon (Conjunction Assessment)**: Space domain awareness platform for conjunction alerts, operator coordination, and global incident visualization. - **Agatha AI**: Anomaly analytics engine that uses explainable machine learning to identify and surface unexpected satellite behavior. - **TALOS AI**: AI-driven maneuver planning and decision support for risk‑informed course of action evaluation. - **Digital Space Twin**: Physics‑based 3D environment for near real‑time orbital modeling and simulation. - **Slingshot Laboratory**: Collaborative simulation sandbox for teaching orbital mechanics and space concepts. - **Seradata**: Comprehensive satellite and launch intelligence database with decades of historical data. - **PNT‑SA**: Geospatial intelligence platform for detecting GPS jamming and spoofing. - **Sensor Hardware**: Proprietary telescopes – Varda (wide‑field LEO fence), Horus (cued LEO‑GEO tracking), Argus (uncued GEO tracking) – that feed the Slingshot Global Sensor Network. - **APIs & Developer Tools**: Modular access via APIs, SDKs, and MCP services for integration into existing workflows. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metrics**: - Annual Revenue: ~$9M (as of most recent data) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace) - Total Funding: ~$150.8M across 15 rounds [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: - ATX Venture Partners (lead Series A) - Sway Ventures - Advent International - Horizon Technology Finance (debt financing) - U.S. Space Force (contracts, grants) - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount 165 (+30.3% YoY, +47 people) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace) - Awarded a $27M Space Force contract to power the AI‑driven training environment for space warfare [slingshot.space](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 2026 list of Most Innovative Companies [slingshot.space](https://www.slingshot.space/) - Launched Portal platform in 2025/2026 - Offices in 5 countries (US, UK, Taiwan, India, Argentina) ## Competitive Advantages - **Proprietary sensor network**: Slingshot owns its sensing layer (Varda, Horus, Argus), enabling sensor‑originated truth independent of third‑party data. - **Closed‑loop SOIA platform**: Integrates sensing, data fusion, AI decision support, and autonomous action in a single operational environment – unlike pure SDA providers. - **AI‑first design**: AI agents (Agatha, TALOS) reduce manual burden and accelerate operator response times. - **Modular delivery**: SaaS, API, on‑prem, or whole‑catalog licensing – adapts to commercial and sovereign needs. - **Deep government trust**: Multiple Space Force contracts, partnerships with defense and intelligence agencies. ## Strategic Focus - Expanding the AI‑driven training and mission planning ecosystem (e.g., $27M Space Force training contract) - Growing the Slingshot Global Sensor Network with more sensor types and geographic coverage, including cislunar sensing - Scaling the Portal platform as a single entry point for all Slingshot intelligence, with developer APIs and ecosystem integrations - International expansion (UK office as General Manager for international, presence in Taiwan, India, Argentina) ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Mission**: Direct impact on space safety and national security; work on cutting‑edge AI, astrodynamics, and sensor systems. - **Flexibility**: Remote‑first culture with physical offices in Windsor, CO (US) and Cornwall, UK. [slingshot.space](https://www.slingshot.space/careers) - **Benefits**: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision; 401(k) retirement plan; flexible PTO; stock options for long‑term alignment. [slingshot.space](https://www.slingshot.space/careers) - **Engineering Culture**: Engineering and technical roles make up ~32% of staff (65 people) – strong emphasis on data science, ML, and software development. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace) - **Growth Opportunity**: Rapidly growing headcount (+30% YoY) and revenue trajectory, with significant contracts and venture backing – opportunity to shape new category. ## Sources 1. [slingshot.space/careers](https://www.slingshot.space/careers) 2. [slingshot.space/](https://www.slingshot.space/) 3. [slingshot.space/about](https://www.slingshot.space/about) 4. [linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/slingshot-aerospace) 5. 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