Senior Backend Engineer; Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy

Position: Senior Backend Engineer (Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy)
# Senior Backend Engineer (Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy)
Slingshot Aerospace Full Time senior Remote Remote Remote  $150k – $200k Posted Yesterday##

Role Overview Slingshot Aerospace is hiring a Senior Backend Engineer (Space Operations Intelligence & Autonomy). This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in Remote. Part of Slingshot Aerospace's Frontend hiring, posted yesterday. The posted range is $150k to $200k. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Salary Context

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Job Description
* As a Senior Backend Software Engineer, you’ll build the distributed systems, data platforms, and real-time services that drive Slingshot’s intelligence, autonomy, and simulation products. Your work will enable advanced space domain awareness, autonomous maneuver planning, high-fidelity event detection, and mission ready training environments for national security and commercial customers
* You’ll influence architectural direction, mentor teammates, collaborate with AI/ML and autonomy engineers, and turn complex operational needs into scalable, high reliability software that directly supports the safety and resilience of space operations
* Execute all position responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
* 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, Graph

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* 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
* Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
* 401(k) retirement plan to support long-term savings
* Flexible PTO to recharge and stay balanced
* Stock options for long-term alignment and ownership
* Remote-first culture with offices in Windsor, CO and Cornwall, UK
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