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 Facilities & Security Officer (FSO), you will lead all facility-related responsibilities and security operations across the organization. This role is critical to ensuring that our facilities are safe, compliant, and scalable, while also maintaining strict adherence to classified security requirements.
You will oversee facility management, leasing, and compliance, while also managing personnel clearances, secure facilities, and physical security programs. This is a highly cross-functional role requiring strong leadership, operational excellence, and deep knowledge of government security requirements.
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.
Your Mission (Should you choose to accept it)
Facilities Management
- Execute all responsibilities in alignment with Slingshot’s core values, mission, and purpose
- Lead and oversee all facility-related operations across company locations
- Manage leasing agreements and ensure timely payment of utilities, bills, and property taxes
- Chair the safety committee to identify and mitigate workplace hazards
- Support planning and establishment of company headquarters
- Negotiate and manage telescope site agreements, ensuring regulatory compliance and optimal positioning
- Oversee facility compliance for international locations, including Taiwan
- Provide expertise and leadership in planning and establishing Secure Classified Facilities (SCF)
Security Operations
- Maintain and manage personnel security clearances, including initiating and processing clearance applications
- Facilitate classified meetings and manage associated documentation
- Oversee the establishment and operation of Secure Classified Facilities (SCF)
- Ensure compliance with all government security requirements and regulations
- Design and implement physical security measures across all facilities
- Develop and maintain protocols for access control, surveillance, and emergency response
- Conduct regular security assessments and implement improvements
- Perform other duties as assigned (to be less than 10% of responsibilities listed above)
Pre-flight Checklist
- Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with willingness to obtain SCI clearance (company-sponsored)
- Experience in aerospace and/or defense industries
- Strong understanding of facility management principles
- Knowledge of government security regulations and compliance requirements
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Bonus Cargo
- SAP clearance
- Experience establishing or managing Secure Classified Facilities (SCF)
- Experience with international facility compliance
- Background in safety management and workplace hazard mitigation
US-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV We are unable to consider candidates residing in other U.S. states at this time.
Internationally-based Candidates: we are currently only able to hire residents of the following locations: United Kingdom. We are unable to consider candidates residing in other countries at this time.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion are key to our success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and our employees are people with different strengths, experiences, and backgrounds, who share a passion for creating a safer, more connected world. Diversity not only includes race and gender identity, but also national origin, citizenship, sex, color, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic that is part of one’s identity. All of our employees’ points of view are key to our success, and we embrace individuality.
