Slingshot Aerospace

Slingshot Aerospace

Slingshot.space is a cutting-edge technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for space exploration, satellite communication, and aerospace engineering. We offer a range of products and services including satellite launch serv...

Diversified Telecommunication Services
51-250
Founded 2017

Description

  • Design and build capabilities that support Slingshot’s products and help solve satellite owner-operator problems.
  • Deliver high-quality code on time and help teammates do the same through mentoring and support.
  • Work across product, design, and engineering teams to implement right-sized solutions.
  • Meet product requirements on schedule while maintaining operational stability.
  • Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes.
  • Provide ongoing support for services and applications critical to business needs.
  • Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders.
  • Work across both frontend and backend systems to deliver value to internal and external users.
  • Build data platforms, pipelines, microservices, AI agent integrations, and distributed systems.
  • Build and document APIs, including REST and GraphQL, and turn architecture ideas into executable technical specifications.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of software development experience.
  • A 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field.
  • Active security clearance required; Top Secret preferred.
  • Experience with Java/Kotlin, GraphQL/GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, and Python or similar technologies.
  • Experience with AWS cloud deployments, PaaS/IaaS offerings, and Infrastructure-as-Code solutions.
  • Experience with containers and orchestration tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and EKS.
  • Strong working knowledge of Git and CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures, including Kafka and CloudEvents, as well as microservices and distributed systems.
  • Knowledge of database design, performance tuning, and troubleshooting with PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
  • Ability to collaborate with data scientists on integrating AI/ML/LLMs into software products.
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
  • Security compliance accreditation such as NIST 800-53, DoD ILs, or FedRAMP experience in higher-classification cloud or air-gapped environments is preferred.
  • Startup and product organization experience is preferred.
  • Frontend experience with React and Three.js is preferred.
  • Experience working with DevOps and infrastructure teams is preferred.
  • Familiarity with QA practices and collaboration is preferred.
  • Experience integrating complex external systems through APIs is preferred.
  • Experience with simulation technologies such as HLA/DIS is preferred.
  • Prior space or aerospace industry experience is a bonus, but not required.

Benefits

  • Remote, US-based work location.
  • Salary range of $150,000 to $250,000.
  • One-year fixed-term position.
  • Hiring is limited to approved U.S. states and the United Kingdom for international candidates.

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