UX Researcher

About this role

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…