Slingshot Aerospace: Facilities & Security Officer (FSO)

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 are 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, embrace failure, and believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. 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, as well as manage 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.

Your Mission

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 the 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 (less than 10% of responsibilities).

Pre-flight Checklist (Requirements)

• 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 (Preferred Qualifications)

• SAP clearance.
• Experience establishing or managing Secure Classified Facilities (SCF).
• Experience with international facility compliance.
• Background in safety management and workplace hazard mitigation.

Location & Diversity

• US-based Candidates: Currently hiring residents of 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. Unable to consider candidates from other US states.
• Internationally-based Candidates: Currently hiring residents of the United Kingdom. Unable to consider candidates from other countries.
• Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuality and value diverse strengths, experiences, and backgrounds.