[Hiring] Space Surveillance Field Technician @Slingshot Aerospace

Role Description

As a Space Surveillance Systems Technician, you will help keep Slingshot’s Global Sensor Network (GSN) operating reliably around the world.

• Monitor, diagnose, and troubleshoot fielded sensor systems during assigned business hours.
• Understand system operations conceptually and physically to translate remote observations into likely hardware conditions.
• Investigate issues, document findings and actions taken, and coordinate with teammates and engineering as needed.
• Support installation, maintenance, and repair of GSN systems in the field.
• Work alongside experienced team members on global deployments and maintenance activities.
• Independently support installations and maintenance activities across Australia and New Zealand once fully competent.
• Travel is expected to represent approximately 25% of the role.
• Support operational logistics, including inventory tracking, preparing and shipping equipment, and maintaining accurate records.
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to identify recurring issues and improve procedures.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience supporting optical, electrical, robotic, automated, technical field, or similarly complex systems, OR a bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills across mechanical, electrical, computer, networking, or integrated systems.
• Ability to understand a system conceptually and connect remote diagnostic information to physical equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate issues.
• Working knowledge of Linux and cloud application tooling.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documentation, schematics, and system diagrams.
• Basic proficiency with spreadsheets and operational recordkeeping.
• Ability to coordinate routine shipping, receiving, and equipment logistics activities.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. during installation and maintenance activities.
• Ability to work in hot and cold outdoor environments.
• Ability to satisfy applicable security, background, and customer-site access requirements.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in operations, technical support, sustainment, or mission operations.
• Experience troubleshooting technical systems remotely or supporting geographically distributed equipment.
• Experience working in a follow-the-sun or globally distributed operations environment.
• Experience with preventative maintenance and standard work procedures.
• Experience with inventory management, asset tracking, shipping, receiving, logistics coordination, or depot operations.
• Experience supporting equipment deployments, installations, or field maintenance.
• Knowledge or experience with RF or electronic warfare systems.
• Observatory operations and/or telescope sustainment experience.
• Experience with QA/QC, Lean, or Six Sigma methodologies.

Benefits

• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• Diversity includes race, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, and genetic information.