Job Opportunities API

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   We're  looking for a UX Researcher who thrives in complex problem spaces and cares deeply about creating seamless, effective, and meaningful experiences for users in high-stakes environments. In this role,  you’ll  be a key advocate for the voice of the user—championing research-driven design decisions across multiple product teams.   Depending on level and scope, UX Researchers may focus on:   Usability and Tactical Research  – validating workflows and UI patterns Strategic and Generative Research  – surfacing new opportunities and behavioral trends Research Ops and Enablement – building systems and frameworks for scalable research   At more senior levels, this role leads high-impact initiatives, contributes to product and business strategy, and advocates for research across the organization.   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)   Discovery & Study Design   Take ownership of end-to-end research studies, including scoping, participant recruitment, methodology selection, facilitation, and analysis, across the full product lifecycle. Frame research questions that address product uncertainties and business goals in collaboration with product, design, engineering, and growth. Contribute to roadmap planning by surfacing user needs, pain points, and opportunity areas grounded in data.   Research Execution & Insight Generation   Conduct mixed-methods research (e.g., interviews, usability tests, surveys, field studies, A/B testing, etc.) and synthesize findings into clear, actionable insights. Support product teams with rapid evaluative testing, continuous discovery practices, and post-launch learnings. Partner with data analysts and designers to triangulate findings and ensure insights reflect user behavior, attitudes, and context.   Influence & Integration   Translate insights into frameworks, personas, journey maps, or recommendations that support product decisions and roadmap prioritization. Present findings clearly and persuasively to cross-functional teams, fostering a shared understanding of user needs. Build empathy through storytelling, facilitated workshops, and embedded collaboration with teams.   Cross-functional Collaboration   Work closely with design, product, engineering, marketing, and customer success teams to ensure user insights are integrated into design and business processes. Collaborate with research peers to refine internal methodologies, templates, and best practices. Advocate for research and cham