Slingshot Aerospace - Senior Space Surveillance Engineer, Sensor Development & Image Processing

• Lead and contribute to the design, development, and integration of space surveillance sensor systems across the Global Sensor Network • Perform system-level design, simulation, and integration of hardware and software components for advanced space surveillance systems • Design and implement real-time image processing pipelines in GPU-accelerated environments • Develop algorithms and software for sensor data tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination • Develop and optimize C++ and Python (including PyTorch) applications for high-performance computing environments • Support transitions of Slingshot’s products and services to the Slingshot Global Sensor Network (SGSN), space operations centers, and other testbeds • Engage with customers and stakeholders to support mission-critical outcomes • Contribute to product strategy and technical direction through subject matter expertise • Prepare technical reports and briefing materials • Present technical work to internal and external stakeholders • Serve as a technical expert in space surveillance, sensor development, and real-time processing systems • Lead execution of individual and small team technical efforts and contribute to larger cross-team initiatives • Mentor team members and share subject matter expertise • Lead technical contributions to proposals and new business efforts • Champion internal research and development initiatives • Pre-flight Checklist • Undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Astronomy, or a related field, or equivalent experience • 7+ years of relevant experience, including experience with real-time image processing and/or sensor system development • Strong programming experience in C++ and Python • Experience developing and deploying applications in GPU-accelerated environments, including use of CUDA • Experience with PyTorch or similar frameworks for high-performance or machine learning applications • Background in signal processing, algorithm design, and linear algebra • Experience with image calibration and working with space-based or sensor coordinate systems • Experience contributing to the design, development, or integration of sensor systems • Ability to design, implement, and optimize real-time processing pipelines • Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to varied audiences • Ability to travel up to 5% domestically and internationally as needed • Must be a U.S. citizen eligible for and able to obtain and maintain a security clearance • Graduate degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent experience • Advanced experience optimizing GPU-based systems for real-time performance • Experience with embedded or edge computing systems for sensor platforms • Experience with astrodynamics, estimation theory, or space domain awareness applications • Experience integrating software with optical or mechanical sensing systems • Familiarity with distributed sensor networks and autonomous observatory operations • Experience working in early-stage or high-growth environments • Experience contributing to research, publications, or advanced technical proposals • 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. • Location: Remote, US