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 LaunchingAs an Account Executive, you will drive growth across Department of Defense and U.S. Civilian agency customers in the Eastern United States. You will lead strategic sales engagements that connect Slingshot’s capabilities to customer missions, translating operational needs into scalable solutions. Your work will support long-term revenue growth and deepen Slingshot’s presence across defense and civilian government programs.
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)- Own enterprise sales efforts for assigned DoD and Civilian agency accounts within the Eastern U.S.
- Identify, qualify, and advance new business and expansion opportunities aligned to territory goals
- Develop trusted relationships with government stakeholders, contracting officers, and program leaders
- Guide customers through acquisition pathways, ensuring alignment with mission needs and procurement timelines
- Collaborate with Capture, Product, Engineering, and Program teams to develop compelling proposals, briefings, and responses
- Maintain accurate forecasts and pipeline reporting
- Represent Slingshot at customer engagements, industry days, and relevant conferences
- Provide structured feedback to internal teams on customer needs, competitive dynamics, and market trends
- Perform other duties as assigned (less than 10%)
- 8+ years of enterprise sales experience supporting government or regulated markets, or equivalent experience
- Demonstrated success selling to DoD and/or U.S. Civilian agencies
- Working knowledge of federal contracting and acquisition processes
- Strong communication and presentation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related field, or equivalent experience
- Ability to travel up to 25%, or equivalent flexibility
- Experience selling software or data-driven solutions to government customers
- Existing DoD or Civilian agency customer relationships in the Eastern U.S.
- Familiarity with space, defense, or aerospace missions
- Active or previously held U.S. security clearance
We're building a constellation here, not looking for identical satellites. Every member of the team brings different capabilities to the same mission. If your orbit intersects with ours and you're mission-ready, send it.
Location: East (US)
Salary: $140,000-$160,000 + Commission
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.
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