Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
Perform system-level design, simulation, and integration of hardware components to create cutting-edge space surveillance systems
Develop algorithms and software to help automate and enhance sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination
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)
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for government clearances

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 and/or C++
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
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time within and outside of the United States to support customer engagements, technical exchanges, or sensor installations
Tenacious drive to overcome challenges and deliver solutions with excellence
Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.

Space Surveillance Engineer II

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