Senior Space Surveillance Systems Technician (UK)
£37k - £61k GBP
Meet Slingshot
At Slingshot Aerospace, we're on a mission to make space safer and more secure for everyone. Our work directly impacts global security, disaster response, climate monitoring, and the critical infrastructure that connects our world. We're a team of builders, thinkers, and problem-solvers who believe that the next generation of space operations will be powered by better data and smarter software. We move fast, we're not afraid to fail, and we believe the best ideas can come from anywhere—whether you're in engineering, sales, product, or operations. If you want to work on something that truly matters, with people who care deeply about the impact we're making and help shape the future of an industry that's just getting started, you're in the right place.
What You’ll Be Launching
Slingshot’s Senior Space Surveillance Systems Technicians are technical experts responsible for the integration, deployment, maintenance, and optimization of complex space surveillance systems within the Global Sensor Network (GSN). This role includes hands-on systems work and on-site technical guidance over field installations, warehouse operations, and technician training. The Senior Technicians ensures system performance through rigorous testing, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts, while also mentoring junior team members.
We're building a team of sharp, creative people who love solving hard problems. We value curiosity over ego, initiative over waiting for permission, and people who genuinely care about doing great work. Bring your expertise, your fresh ideas, and your drive—we'll bring the rocket fuel.
Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)
- Execute global on-site installations of GSN systems serving as the on-site system expert for end-to-end deployment including mechanical installation, calibration, validation, and software integration of GSN systems at new locations around the world.
- Leads warehouse activity related to equipment staging, testing, packing, and shipping to ensure readiness for installation or maintenance missions.
- Assist in guiding system training sessions for new technicians
- Deliver hands-on training programs and instructional materials to upskill new or junior team members in system operation, deployment, and diagnostics.
- Assist in guiding field testing and validation activities
- Own the execution of local and remote testing campaigns to ensure system health, performance, and mission-readiness in real-world environments.
- Performs high-level system diagnostics and performance monitoring
- Use designated reporting systems to monitor deployed system health, conduct root-cause analysis, and execute both preventative and corrective actions.
- Assists in guiding documenting and standardize procedures.
- Assists in efforts to produce detailed documentation covering integration, troubleshooting, maintenance, and site installation workflows, ensuring repeatability and scalability.
- Assist in capturing procurement and logistics requirements
- Identify part or equipment needs and submit procurement requests with written justifications and vendor suggestions to the designated operations team contact.
- Collaborates with Operations Management for site surveys and host engagement
Support logistical planning and site qualification, including physical surveys and early engagement with host organizations. - Assist with coordination and the on-site execution of field repairs
- Travel to sites as needed when hardware cannot be serviced remotely. Coordinates with peers, host contacts and internal support teams for timely resolution of all system issues.
- Maintain and update inventory records ensuring accurate, timely updates of system status and equipment data in the inventory management system maintained by the operations team.
- Support the GSN on-call schedule
- Participate in a scheduled rotation, executing monitoring and response procedures during assigned on-call periods as outlined by Sensor Systems Engineering leadership.
- Act as the conduit between Tier one and Tier 2 troubleshooting and Triage activity.
- Perform additional duties as assigned (≤10%)
- Carry out supporting tasks that may not fall within core functions but contribute to the success of the team or broader organization.
Pre-flight Checklist
- Associates degree in a science discipline or equivalent technical work experience
- 2 years of field system installation experience
- 3 years technical experience in field operations
- Strong ability to provide system level guidance and expertise to junior team members.
- Strong Organizational skills
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong technical writing skills
- Proven experience deploying, maintaining, or operating technical systems in the field
- Ability to manage time-sensitive field operations independently in remote locations
- Strong ability to quickly problem solves in a timely manner using limited resources
- Familiarity with inventory systems, field diagnostics, and system documentation
- Must be able to read drawing and schematics
- Proficient with Linux
- Proficient with use of GUI Tools and other UI Tools for system troubleshooting and triage
- Comfortable with extensive domestic and international travel
Bonus Cargo
- Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy or a related field with relevant technical experience
- 3 yrs of field system installation experience
- 4 yrs technical experience in filed operations
- Proven experience deploying, maintaining, or operating technical systems in the field
- Strong technical guidance capabilities
- Strong Organizational skills
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal
- Strong technical writing skills
- Ability to manage time-sensitive field operations independently in remote locations
- Ability to quickly iterate and think on your feet
- Strong ability to problem solves in a timely manner using limited resources
- Familiarity with inventory systems, field diagnostics, and system documentation
- Proficient with Linux, Familiar with Python, C++, and Solid Works
- Proficient with use of GUI’s and other UI’s for system troubleshooting and triage
- Decisive decision maker
- Comfortable with extensive domestic and international travel
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.
Department: Global Sensor Network (GSN) Operations
Reports To: Manager, Field Systems
Travel Requirement: Up to 70% (Domestic and International)
Salary: £37,000 – £61,000 GBP
Must have the ability to obtain Government Security Clearance!
US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.
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.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.