Space Surveillance Field Technician

Slingshot Aerospace

26d

About The Position

As a Space Surveillance Field Technician (Field Installation Focus), you will play a critical role in the installation, integration, and commissioning of Slingshot’s Global Sensor Network (GSN) systems around the world. This position is highly field-oriented, requiring up to 70% travel to domestic and international deployment sites to ensure systems are installed, tested, and fully operational in diverse environments. While in the field, you’ll conduct hands-on installation and integration activities, including site preparation, hardware setup, cabling, alignment, calibration, testing, and validation of space surveillance systems. You will ensure that all installations adhere to engineering specifications, safety standards, and operational requirements. As needed, you will execute preventative system maintenance tasks ensuring optimal system functionality While in the office, you’ll conduct remote troubleshooting of fields system diagnostics, and performance verification. You’ll also perform routine system health checks, software and firmware updates, and take corrective actions as needed to maintain system uptime and data quality. You’ll work closely with engineering and operations teams to document installation procedures, field instillation results, and performance data, and will contribute to the continuous improvement of installation and maintenance processes. Your field observations will directly inform design refinements and operational best practices. Slingshot Aerospace cares deeply about our commitment to company values, mission, and purpose. The core competencies we will be looking to identify include: intellectual agility, ability to develop innovative solutions, leadership, performance-orientation, and industry expertise.

Requirements

Associates degree in a engineering discipline or equivalent of 3 Years Field Technician experience with robotic, optical, or automation systems
2+ years of experience in operations and/or sustainment
Excellent communication and documentation skills
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time within and outside of the United States to support sensor installations and repairs
Strong problem-solving and hands-on technical skills in mechanical, electrical, or computer systems.
Working knowledge of Linux and cloud application tooling
Ability to read and interpret schematics
Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints
Ability to lift 55 lbs. Regularly as needed
Ability to work long periods in both hot and cold temperature environments

Nice To Haves

Observatory operations and/or telescope sustainment experience
Knowledge of optical systems and experience working with telescopes
Customer-success-driven, hands-on, action-oriented, positive personality
Experience or a keen interest in learning about optical telescope systems

Responsibilities

Must be eligible to obtain or maintain US Government Security Clearance
Travel up to 70% of the time to global sensor locations for system installation, maintenance, and upgrades.
Must be capable of international travel to remote locations
Perform hands-on field installation, alignment, calibration, and testing of GSN hardware and software systems.
Conduct on-site diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs to resolve technical issues efficiently.
Ensure all installations comply with engineering drawings, standards, and environmental requirements.
Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to document installation and maintenance procedures.
Provide detailed performance reports, site assessments, and recommendations for improvement.
Support logistics planning, including packaging, shipping, and customs coordination for deployments.
Maintain accurate records in inventory and asset management systems.
Contribute to training materials
Other responsibilities up to 10%