Slingshot Aerospace

Aerospace

SeniorSolutionsArchitect,DataScientist&SystemsEngineer

$99–166k United States Remote Friendly
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HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Senior Solutions Architect, Data Scientist & Systems Engineer at Slingshot Aerospace. Skills: Solution architecture, Data science, Systems engineering. Partner with Sales teams. Support opportunity qualification”

What You'll Achieve.

Advance the customer mission; Support successful deal outcomes

Industry & Context.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

Solving hard problems

Eligibility Requirements

Travel up to 25%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

8+ years professional experience, Experience supporting customer-facing engagements, Understanding of system architectures, Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, data science, or related technical field, Ability to communicate complex technical concepts

Nice to Have

Experience in pre-sales engineer role, Experience in solutions architect role, Background in data analytics, Background in modeling, Background in applied data science, Familiarity with AI topologies, Familiarity with space domains, Familiarity with defense domains, Familiarity with aerospace domains, Familiarity with mission-focused technology domains, Experience supporting proposal responses, Experience supporting RFIs, Experience supporting customer demonstrations, Comfort working in fast-paced environments

What You'll Do.

Partner with Sales teams

Support opportunity qualification

Support solution design

Support technical alignment

Engage directly with customers

Understand customer mission objectives

Understand operational workflows

Understand data flows

Understand technical constraints

Architect end-to-end solutions

Integrate Slingshot products

Integrate data pipelines

Integrate partner data streams

Develop technical briefings

Deliver technical briefings

Develop solution overviews

Deliver solution overviews

Develop demonstrations

Deliver demonstrations

Develop whiteboard sessions

Deliver whiteboard sessions

Translate customer requirements

Apply Systems Engineering principles

Evaluate solution feasibility

Evaluate solution performance

Evaluate solution scalability

Support proposal development

Provide technical volumes

Provide solution narratives

Collaborate cross-functionally

Ensure proposed solutions are achievable

Ensure solutions aligned to roadmap

Ensure solutions responsive to customer needs

Provide feedback from customer engagements

Inform product strategy

Inform technical prioritization

Conduct customer Technical Engagement Meetings

Coordinate customer Technical Engagement Meetings

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Sales teams; Product teams; Engineering teams

Communication Scope

Technical concepts; Technical briefings; Solution overviews; Whiteboard sessions

Full Job Description

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  As a Senior Solutions Architect, Data Scientist & Systems Engineer, you will serve as a key pre-sales technical partner supporting Slingshot’s government and commercial customers. You will work closely with Sales, Product, and Engineering teams to translate customer missions and technical requirements into scalable, data-driven solutions. In this role, you will combine solution architecture, applied data science, and systems engineering expertise to shape customer engagements, influence solution design, and support successful deal outcomes.  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.  You’ll help our customers Sense, Fuse, Decide and Act in today’s ever more dynamic, contested, and congested Space Operations. Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)   Partner with Sales teams throughout the customer engagement lifecycle to support opportunity qualification, solution design, and technical alignment  Engage directly with customers to u

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