Software Engineer, Slingshot Aerospace
Backend
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Space data solution
Posted today
Space data solution
101-200 employees
Posted today
More information about location
101-200 employees
Company mission
To accelerate space sustainability to create a safer, more connected world.
Role
Who you are
- Must be eligible to obtain or maintain US Government Security Clearance
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field
- Experience using our stack or similar technologies (Java/Kotlin, GraphQL/GraphQL subscriptions, REST, Docker, Kubernetes, React, Python)
- Adept in working with cloud-based deployments (AWS) PaaS and IaaS offerings including some experience with Infrastructure-As-Code solutions
- Capable working with containers and container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, EKS)
- Deep working knowledge of version control (Git) and CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions)
- Experience with event-driven architectures including Kafka and CloudEvents, data platforms, microservices, and distributed systems
- Knowledgeable in database design, performance, and troubleshooting (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Skilled in collaborating with data scientists in incorporating AI/ML/LLM into existing software products
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Desirable
- Possess security compliance accreditation such as NIST 800-53, DoD ILs, FedRAMP in higher-classification cloud or air-gapped environments and have experience supporting organizations to obtain accreditation
- Experience with fast-moving software technology startups and product organizations
- Knowledge of frontend technologies, specifically React, Three.js
- Demonstrated experience working in, or close collaboration with DevOps team members and infrastructure technology
- Familiarity with QA practice and collaboration
- Track record of supporting predictable software delivery with Product Team partners
- Prior Space and Aerospace Industry experience is a bonus but not required
- Proficient in integrating complex external systems with API’s
- Experience with simulation technologies like HLA/DIS
What the job involves
- As a Backend Software Engineer supporting Slingshot’s development, you will design and build capabilities that will enable our products to help solve satellite owner-operator problems
- You will be a multiplier for the entire engineering team by not only delivering high-quality code on time but by helping your teammates do so as well, and by mentoring and providing support whenever needed
- You will find, evaluate, and leverage new technologies; solve complex problems; and deliver value to end users
- Executes all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
- Work across the technology team interacting with product managers, designers, and other engineers in implementing right-sized solutions
- Meet product requirements in a timely manner while not compromising the operational stability of the overall product
- Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes
- Provide ongoing support for the services and applications that are critical to our business needs
- Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders
- Work on both the frontend and backend to solve problems and deliver value to both internal and external users
- Build data platforms/pipelines, microservices, interactions with AI agents and distributed systems
- Build and document APIs (REST, GraphQL)
- Develop advanced data interfaces and interactive user interfaces
- Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by anyone on the team
Our take
Despite years of research and exploration, we are still limited in what we know about space. Slingshot Aerospace is a company looking to deepen the understanding of space through advanced analytics, machine learning, computer vision and collaborative tools.
With the growing number of satellites, vast amounts of orbital debris and more nations competing for superiority, the space domain is only getting more complex. Slingshot therefore has bolstered its capabilities through acquisitions which granted it access to a satellite and launch database and optical sensing network for satellite tracking.
Substantial funding has supported the company's ongoing project to create a “digital space twin”. It’s clear the company’s work is vast and scaling, there has been steady growth since founding and we’re excited to see what its future holds. It is already attached to both NASA and US Air Force - signifying its value to the sector.
Freddie
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
Jan 2025
$1.9m
GRANT
Sep 2024
$30m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $115.1m
Company benefits
- Medical / Dental / Vision
- Unlimited PTO
- Stock Options
- Remote / WFH Days
- Flexible Work Hours
- Snacks / Happy Hours / Team Lunches
- Prime office space in the heart of downtown Austin, TX and minutes from the beach in El Segundo, CA
Company HQ
El Segundo, CA
Leadership
Tim Solms
(CEO)Member of the Board of Directors at 4C Strategies and the HondaJet Owners and Pilots Association. Formerly EVP, GM and Executive Advisor for Public Sector at Dun & Bradstreet.
David Godwin
(Co-Founder, President & Chair)Previously Chief Corporate Development Officer at the company. Serial Investor and Advisor. Is currently Principal at Net-Recon, and was CTO for Alert Media.
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