Senior AI Research Scientist

About the Position

In this role, you will join the AI and Data Science department within Slingshot's Research and Development (R&D) organization. You will contribute directly to Slingshot's vision to accelerate space sustainability and create a safer, more connected world. You will identify opportunities for AI to contribute to Slingshot's mission goals by pioneering novel algorithms that leverage diverse data streams and advanced intelligence engines and by integrating the advancements into broader AI systems across the Slingshot technology platform.

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.

What You'll Do

• Research and design AI systems, models, and advanced machine learning algorithms to augment physics-driven modeling and simulation systems and enable intelligent AI agents to reason, plan, and adapt based on simulated and real-world sensor data
• Lead innovation in AI-driven simulation tooling, identifying opportunities to enhance workflows through reinforcement learning, multi-agent systems, and hybrid modeling approaches
• Collaborate with research, engineering, and product teams to build AI-driven solutions that meet mission-critical modeling and decision-support needs
• Publish, and present research outcomes at approved conferences and peer-reviewed journals sharing advances with both internal stakeholders and the wider research community.
• Contribute content totechnical invention disclosures, including associated narrative, graphics, and engagements in support of patent development
• Perform additional responsibilities (no more than 10% of duties) in support of the company's data science and product development initiatives

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

These skills are guidelines, not hard and fast rules. You don't have to meet every qualification listed - if your skills are transferable and you meet t he minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply.

Location : Remote, US

Salary : $170,000 - $210,000

Classification : Full-time Exempt (computer professional exemption)

US-based Candidates : we are currently only able to hire residents of the following U.S. states : AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OR, RI, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, and WI. 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.