Senior Software Engineer, Slingshot Aerospace

• Must be eligible for a DoD security clearance
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a proven ability to design, deliver, and sustain complex systems — ideally in hardware automation, image processing, or space domain awareness
• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering or a closely related field
• Deep expertise in Linux kernel and driver-level systems, including the ability to lead investigations and resolve complex, performance-critical issues
• Experience architecting and deploying containerized solutions (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) in production environments
• Demonstrated success building and maintaining production applications in Python and C++
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, capable of aligning technical solutions with diverse stakeholder needs
• Track record of critical thinking, problem-solving, and making sound technical decisions under operational constraints
• 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

Desirable

• As a Senior Software Engineer on the Global Sensor Network Development Team, you will design and deliver the software that drives our robotic observatories and processes the space imagery they capture
• Operating in remote, often extreme environments, these systems demand robust automation and high-performance data processing. In this role, you will collaborate closely with science-focused R&D teams, providing software leadership in the development, deployment, and operation of novel sensor concepts
• Lead the design and development of robust software solutions for remote sensing applications in harsh, operationally challenging environments
• Partner with technical operations teams to analyze and resolve complex sensor behaviors, with a focus on Linux kernel and driver-level systems
• Shape and deliver software features that enable technical operations teams to maximize the capabilities of our telescope automation software
• Serve as a trusted technical advisor to science-focused R&D staff, guiding the development, deployment, and operation of novel sensor concepts
• Engage in and influence Agile development and deployment processes to improve team velocity and product quality
• Drive innovation in advanced image processing software, including the design and optimization of CUDA-accelerated algorithms
• Strategize with product managers, scientists, and engineering peers to ensure solutions are both technically sound and mission-aligned
• Deliver product requirements on schedule without compromising operational reliability
• Mentor junior engineers, promote established best practices, and lead efforts to evolve and mature our development process
• Foster strong relationships with customers, end users, and stakeholders to ensure delivered solutions have lasting operational impact
• Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose