Senior Backend Engineer, Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA)
About The Position
Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy (SOIA) is the core of Slingshot’s mission. It includes the systems and software that enable satellites, operators, and constellations to understand their environment, anticipate behavior, and act autonomously in dynamic space conditions. Our capabilities span real-time domain awareness, high volume event detection, autonomous maneuver planning, AI-driven behavior modeling, anomaly detection, risk assessment, and high-fidelity simulation environments. Together, these form the intelligence and autonomy stack powering safer, smarter, and more resilient space operations.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in software development
- 4-year degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
- Active security clearance required; Top Secret preferred
- 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) including PaaS and IaaS offerings and Infrastructure-as-Code
- 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
- Knowledge of database design, performance, and troubleshooting (PostgreSQL, MongoDB)
- Skilled in collaborating with data scientists to incorporate AI/ML/LLM into production software
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Nice To Haves
- Security compliance accreditation experience (NIST80053, DoD ILs, FedRAMP)
- Experience with software startups and product centric organizations
- Knowledge of frontend technologies including React and Three.js
- Collaboration experience with DevOps and infrastructure teams
- Familiarity with QA practices
- Track record of predictable software delivery with Product partners
- Prior space or aerospace industry experience (bonus, not required)
- Experience integrating complex external systems via APIs
- Experience with simulation technologies like HLA/DIS
Responsibilities
- Work across the technology team with product managers, designers, and engineers to build rightsized solutions that advance Slingshot’s SOIA capabilities
- Meet product requirements in a timely manner while not compromising operational stability
- Participate in Agile software development and deployment processes
- Provide ongoing support for services and applications that are mission critical to real-time space operations intelligence
- Communicate methods, findings, and hypotheses with stakeholders
- Work across both frontend and backend services to deliver value to internal and external users
- Build data platforms/pipelines, microservices, interactions with AI agents, and distributed systems powering SOIA workflows
- Build and document APIs (REST, GraphQL) supporting high volume, real-time data flows
- Develop advanced data interfaces and interactive user experiences that streamline operator decision cycles
- Turn architecture ideas into technical specifications that can be executed by anyone on the team
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
