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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
$120k–160k
51 days ago
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Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
$190k–260k
55 days ago
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Senior Industrial Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
$140k–170k
63 days ago
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Principal Astronomical Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
$150k–270k
78 days ago
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Senior Mission Operations Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
$130k–190k
89 days ago
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Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$120k–160k
Setting
On-site
Turion Space is seeking a Senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our growing team in Irvine, CA. You'll be joining our Quality organization at a foundational moment, helping define how we do quality, not just operating within a system that's already set in stone. Working closely with our Senior Manager of Quality & Mission Assurance, you'll help build out inspection processes, calibration systems, and QMS procedures as we scale, while also owning the day-to-day quality operations that keep us compliant and running today.
This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role for someone who thrives on solving problems at the source, not just documenting them. You'll have real influence over how our processes, tooling, and documentation take shape as the team grows. It's a great fit for an engineer who can move fluidly between the shop floor and the conference room, someone who can read a CMM report and interpret GD&T callouts in the morning, then negotiate a disposition path with a customer or supplier in the afternoon.
Key Responsibilities
Building & Maturing the Quality Function
- Help build and continuously improve QMS procedures, inspection processes, and quality infrastructure as our processes and product lines mature
- Monitor quality systems and perform trend analysis to proactively identify systemic issues and design lasting process improvements
NCR / RCCA
- Work open Nonconformance Reports (NCRs) end-to-end: containment, root cause investigation, disposition, and closure
- Research applicable industry specs and technical data to support disposition decisions, and provide resolution guidance to engineering, operations, and program stakeholders
Inspection & Calibration
- Develop and maintain inspection plans, including reviewing GD&T and CMM inspection reports as part of NCR investigations
- Establish and monitor the calibration system to ensure measurement equipment remains compliant and audit-ready
Contracts & Suppliers
- Perform contract review to ensure quality requirements flow correctly from customer to supplier
- Monitor supplier quality performance
Compliance & Continuous Improvement
- Keep the company compliant to applicable aerospace quality standards (e.g., AS9100) and customer contractual requirements; support internal and customer audits as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- B.S. degree (Engineering, STEM, or related technical field)
- 7+ years of Quality Engineering experience in aerospace/defense manufacturing
- Comfortable working across mechanical, composite, and electrical product lines (software experience a plus)
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, including the ability to read and interpret CMM inspection reports
- Demonstrated experience with NCR/CAR processes and root cause corrective action methodology
- Experience with inspection process development and calibration systems
- Experience with contract review and flow-down of quality requirements
- Proficient with Microsoft 365 and office tools
- Eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience building or standing up quality processes at a growing company, not just operating within a mature system
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems (NetSuite/ION) and PLM tools (Arena), plus Jira and Confluence
- Prior audit experience (internal or customer/regulatory)
- Familiarity with supplier quality monitoring and management
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Senior IT Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$140k–180k
Setting
On-site
At Turion, our IT Ops team builds the corporate infrastructure that enables employees to design, build, and operate spacecraft. As a Senior IT Engineer, you will be a technical leader and mentor on the IT Ops team, responsible for tackling the most challenging support issues while building the automated, scalable systems that prevent them from recurring. You will be a key player in maturing our IT operations, blending deep systems administration expertise with a modern, automation-first mindset. You will not only solve complex problems but also design and implement the "paved road" solutions that empower our users and streamline our workflows.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a primary escalation point for complex and high-severity technical issues, providing expert-level support for systems, networks, and applications.
- Lead root cause analysis (RCA) for recurring problems, moving beyond tactical fixes to develop and implement long-term, automated solutions.
- Design, build, and maintain automation for critical IT workflows, including employee onboarding/offboarding, software provisioning, system patching, and endpoint configuration using tools like PowerShell, Python, and Ansible.
- Act as a technical lead on IT projects, such as storage and backup modernization, virtualization platform buildout, and the implementation of new self-service tools.
- Mentor and develop junior IT staff, sharing knowledge, establishing best practices for troubleshooting, and championing a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing (KCS).
- Administer and enhance core IT infrastructure, including our Windows and Linux environments, virtualization platforms, and cloud services, with a focus on reliability and scalability.
- Collaborate with Platform Engineering and InfoSec to consume internal services and ensure IT systems are deployed securely and in alignment with company standards. You will be an "expert consumer" of the internal platform, providing valuable feedback to improve it.
- Contribute to the maturity of the help desk function by creating runbooks, improving support workflows, and identifying opportunities to deflect tickets through better documentation and self-service.
Minimum Qualifications
- 5+ years in IT operations, systems administration, or a similar role with a demonstrated progression of skills and responsibilities.
- Expert-level scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash) with a portfolio of projects demonstrating your ability to eliminate manual IT processes.
- Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Deep, hands-on experience administering both Windows and Linux server environments.
- Strong working knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPNs) and virtualization platforms (Hyper-V or VMware).
- Experience acting as a technical escalation point and mentoring junior team members.
- Proven ability to lead technical projects from conception to completion.
- A problem-solving mindset with a passion for digging into root causes and building lasting solutions.
- Strong administration experience with Azure AD/Entra ID, IAM architectures, and MDM (Mobile Device Management) systems.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret and/or TS/SCI security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform.
- Experience in a regulated or security-sensitive environment (defense, aerospace, government contracting) and familiarity with compliance frameworks (CMMC, NIST).
- Experience working in a hybrid environment with both on-premise and cloud (AWS, Azure) infrastructure.
- Hands-on experience with Git-based workflows for managing code and configurations.
- A demonstrated passion for improving user experience and building self-service tools.
- Experience with modern IT service management (ITSM) practices and the Knowledge-Centered Service (KCS) methodology.
Senior IT Engineer Salary: $140,000 - $180,000
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$190k–260k
Setting
Hybrid
We are seeking an exceptional Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer to serve as a Chief Program Engineer on an upcoming new product line program focused on GEO Space Domain Awareness missions relying on highly maneuverable and agile small satellites. This senior technical leadership role goes beyond individual spacecraft design to encompass full ownership of the satellite architecture and technical baseline for assigned programs. The Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer ensures that all aspects of the mission, from requirements decomposition and traceability to mission capability verification, are properly defined, progressed, and documented to meet both customer and mission success criteria.
Key Responsibilities:
Program Chief Engineering Leadership
- Serve as Chief Program Engineer for assigned programs, owning end-to-end satellite architecture and ensuring appropriate technical progress throughout the program lifecycle
- Drive resolution of complex cross-disciplinary technical issues, making authoritative architectural decisions that balance performance, cost, and schedule
- Lead teams through all technical milestones including, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR, and post-launch operations
- Interact directly with customers and suppliers as the primary technical point of contact to ensure mission success
Mission Definition & Technical Baseline
- Own and maintain system-level budgets, mass, power, delta-V, pointing, data, and link. ensuring the technical baseline demonstrably meets requirements and intended capability performance
- Work alongside mission stakeholders to define and refine mission CONOPS, translating operational needs into rigorous system-level requirements
- Lead derivation and maintenance of system requirements, ensuring full traceability from mission-level objectives through system, subsystem, and component requirements
- Ensure requirements decomposition is executed correctly and that traceability is maintained throughout the entire technical baseline
Requirements Traceability & Compliance
- Establish and maintain robust requirements traceability frameworks to satisfy customer compliance documentation expectations
- Author and oversee Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and all systems engineering documentation required for program compliance
- Define and execute verification and validation plans (test, demonstration, analysis, inspection) at system and subsystem levels
- Track system compliance and overall performance against mission needs, proactively identifying and resolving gaps
Stakeholder & Team Leadership
- Provide top-level technical leadership across the entire spacecraft lifecycle, from proposal and concept through design, manufacturing, test, and operations
- Collaborate with and guide multi-disciplinary engineering experts across all subsystems
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure mission CONOPS alignment and technical coherence
- Mentor senior and mid-level systems engineers, elevating team-wide systems engineering discipline
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
- 12+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering or spacecraft design, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration
- Demonstrated experience serving as a Chief Program Engineer or lead systems engineer on a complete spacecraft program
- Deep expertise in requirements derivation, decomposition, and traceability from mission level through subsystems
- Proven ability to own and maintain all system-level budgets (mass, power, delta-V, pointing, link, data) across the full project lifecycle
- Experience authoring and managing compliance documentation and requirements traceability artifacts for customers
- Strong track record leading teams through formal technical milestones (SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, etc.)
- Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance
Preferred Qualifications
- Deep technical experience with GEO Space Domain Awareness or other missions relying on highly maneuverable and agile spacecraft
- Experience working with Department of War/Defense or Intelligence Community organizations
- 15+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering or spacecraft design with full product lifecycle experience: concept, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations
- Experience as Chief Program Engineer or equivalent role with direct customer-facing technical accountability
- Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and applicable software such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, or others
- Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, MATLAB, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
- Experience with requirements management tools such as Jama, DOORS, Flow, or others
- Familiarity with customer compliance frameworks and formal traceability documentation expectations (e.g., government or DoD programs)
- Previous experience in a startup or fast-paced commercial space environment
Staff Systems Engineer / Staff Spacecraft Systems Engineer Salary: $190,000 - $260,000 USD
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Senior Industrial Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$140k–170k
Setting
On-site
We’re expanding our satellite manufacturing capability and seeking a Senior Industrial Engineer to lead factory optimization initiatives and drive scalable, efficient spacecraft production. This role blends advanced industrial engineering with program level project leadership. You will own major initiatives that impact throughput, predictability, and factory readiness as we grow build rates and introduce new product lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead value stream mapping (VSM) exercises to define current and future state flows, identify waste, and extract takt‑limiting constraints.
- Build and maintain factory simulations (discrete-event, throughput modeling, WIP flow simulation) to validate production architectures and rate‑readiness strategies.
- Use simulation tools to evaluate staffing levels, workstation loading, WIP accumulation, bottlenecks, and expansion scenarios.
- Lead factory optimization projects from concept through implementation, including scope, schedule, resource planning, and risk management.
- Develop long-term capacity models, rate-readiness plans, and production system architectures.
- Design and optimize workstation layouts, tooling strategies, and material flow systems for satellite AIT.
- Perform advanced analyses: time studies, discrete-event simulation, constraint modeling, and process mapping.
- Establish and maintain factory performance dashboards and KPIs in partnership with Operations and Program Management.
- Drive cross-functional alignment on factory upgrades, capital investments, and process changes.
- Coach and mentor junior Industrial Engineers and process improvement specialists.
- Ensure compliance with cleanroom, ESD, space hardware handling, and quality system requirements.
- Support digital transformation of the factory including MES enhancements, automation integration, and data-driven operations.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
- 6+ years of experience in industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, or operations engineering.
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-part stakeholder projects or factory improvement initiatives.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills (Excel, Python, SQL, simulation tools).
- Experience in complex electromechanical assembly environments.
Preferred Qualifications
- Aerospace or space hardware experience (satellite, avionics, precision structures, or high-reliability electronics).
- Experience with Solumina, SAP, FactoryLogix, or comparable MES/ERP systems.
- Experience with Factory Simulation tools: Siemens, FlexSim, Simio, or equivalent.
- Professional Certifications: PMP, Lean 6-sigma, etc.
- Experience developing capital project proposals or leading factory layout redesigns.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from technicians to executives.
Industrial Engineer Salary: $140,000 - $170,000 USD
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Senior GNC Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$150k–213k
Setting
Hybrid
Turion Space is seeking a talented Satellite Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineer to join our team on a hybrid basis in Irvine, CA. As a GNC Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, development, and implementation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for our satellite missions. You will work closely with the systems engineering and flight software team to design and implement mission profiles and algorithms. You will have the opportunity to lead projects, develop novel algorithms, and contribute to the overall technical strategy of our satellite programs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement advanced GNC algorithms and control systems for cutting-edge Rendezvous and Proximity Operation (RPO) missions.
- Conduct simulations, perform hardware-in-the-loop testing, and guide on-orbit testing to validate and verify GNC algorithms and control systems.
- Conduct mission analysis, trajectory optimization, and orbit determination to ensure mission objectives are met.
- Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of GNC subsystems with other systems.
- Analyze and optimize system performance, including stability, robustness, and response time.
- Support commissioning of satellites on-orbit and support our Droid.002 platform which is current in Low Earth Orbit.
- Drive the continuous improvement of GNC processes, methodologies, and best practices, and share knowledge with the engineering team.
- Stay updated with the latest advancements and research in GNC engineering for small satellite systems.
In addition, a Senior GNC Engineer will:
- Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their growth and development in GNC engineering.
- Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making regarding technical direction and future advancements in GNC for satellite missions.
- Maintain technical ownership over a functional area of the GNC team, such as embedded flight code processes.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior GNC engineers within the team.
- Lead technical trade studies for GNC design decisions
- Identify and resolve GNC technical risks
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D., MS with 1-2 years of experience, or BS with 2-4 years of experience, in an engineering discipline with a focus on control systems, orbital mechanics, or similar field
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, or MATLAB for algorithm development and simulation
- Technical competency in at least one major aspect of GNC engineering, such as guidance, navigation, controls, modeling & simulation, or GNC testing.
- Familiarity with sensors used in satellite guidance and navigation, such as star trackers, sun sensors, and GPS, at a senior level
- Proficient communication and teamwork abilities, with the capability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
- Proactive, self-motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment
- Ability to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance
- Experience and expertise in guidance, navigation, and control principles and their application to satellite systems
- Technical understanding of all aspects of GNC understanding, and expertise in at least one functional area.
- Proven track record in developing and implementing advanced GNC algorithms and control systems for space missions
- Demonstrated experience with modeling and simulation tools for GNC analysis and validation
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills with a track record of solving complex challenges in GNC engineering
- Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and/or test GNC algorithms from the ground up
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience with polarity and performance testing of GNC sensors and actuators
- Experience in designing and/or prototyping space systems software
- Hardware-in-the-loop and Software-in-the-loop testing experience
- Experience with Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)
- Experience with low thrust trajectories and spacecraft with propulsion systems
- Knowledge of orbital mechanics, trajectory optimization, and mission analysis
- Experience implementing optimization algorithms
- Mission operations experience: investigation of on-orbit anomalies, working with mission operations and/or working directly on the ops floor during a mission.
Senior GNC Engineer: $150,000 - $213,000
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Software C++ Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$150k–213k
Setting
Hybrid
OVERVIEW
At Turion Space, we live at the intersection of the tech, aerospace, and defense industries. Our company thrives on solving hard problems and delivering software that our customers can rely upon. Our clients range from commercial companies licensing our software to large defense contractors that partner with us to develop and maintain systems.
As a Software C++ Engineer, you’ll design, develop, and maintain software systems that our customers depend on. You’ll work across a modern C++ codebase, contribute to CI/CD automation, and collaborate with a team that holds itself to a high standard of craft and reliability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Design, develop, document, test, and debug C++/Python software and systems that implement system requirements.
- Document developer and user feedback and develop project issues.
- Participate in regular code reviews.
- In coordination with project leads, support and maintain CI/CD automation.
- Own developer-facing automation, including but not limited to:
- Improving build reliability.
- Reducing manual release steps.
- Creating repeatable workflows and scripts that help teams ship safely and consistently.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- 3 to 10 years of professional experience; developers with fewer than 3 years may apply if they can demonstrate significant personal projects.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, CMake, MATLAB, and Fortran.
- A functional understanding of C++17/20.
- A functional understanding of C++ build systems, specifically modern CMake.
- A functional understanding of package managers (e.g., Conan).
- Experience building and maintaining CI/CD automation, including build/test pipelines, packaging, artifact versioning, and publishing to internal/external package registries.
- Familiarity with platform-oriented development practices, including but not limited to:
- Expanding and working with shared tooling.
- Collaborating with platform and infrastructure teams.
- Enabling product teams to deliver independently.
- A deep understanding of revision control systems (e.g., Git) and associated hosting services (e.g., GitLab).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (dual citizenship not accepted).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with astrodynamics or aerospace software domains.
- Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as MATLAB/Simulink, STK/Astrogator, GMAT, or Orekit.
- Experience developing or maintaining enterprise-grade C++ libraries.
- Operational experience supporting software used in production space missions.
DevSecOps Engineer: $140,000–$190,000
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Principal Astronomical Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$150k–270k
Setting
On-site
At Turion Space, our astronautical engineering work is what makes autonomous operations in orbit possible. This team owns the flight dynamics, navigation, guidance, and mission analysis that let our spacecraft maneuver, rendezvous, and operate safely in a contested and increasingly crowded domain. As a Principal Astronautical Engineer, you'll lead the design, development, and implementation of astronautical engineering solutions across mission operations, flight dynamics, flight software, and mission/systems engineering.
This is a deeply technical leadership role at the core of how Turion flies. You'll set the standard for rigor across the astronautics stack, from the algorithms that determine and control spacecraft state to the software and test infrastructure that proves it works before it ever reaches orbit. Your work will directly shape the reliability of every mission we fly and the capabilities we can offer our customers. This position requires travel to our Irvine, California headquarters and other locations as needed.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of astronautical engineering solutions.
- Build, develop, and maintain software and systems for space applications.
- Ensure the quality and rigor of engineering processes and deliverables.
- Drive for 100% test coverage against canonical sources of truth.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to achieve mission objectives.
- Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and process improvements.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- M.S. in Astronautical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering with an astronautics emphasis, or a related technical field
- 8 to 20 years of professional experience in astronautical engineering
- Demonstrated ability to develop astronautics applications supporting mission operations, flight dynamics, flight software, and mission/systems engineering
- Experience designing and implementing software for space applications, including but not limited to:
- Space environment modeling and simulation
- Spacecraft navigation and guidance algorithms
- Spacecraft attitude control systems
- Space mission planning and analysis tools
- Expert-level understanding of the technical and operational aspects of astronautical engineering, including but not limited to:
- Propagation
- Time scale and reference frame transformations
- Coordinate systems and conversions
- Maneuver planning
- Safety of flight analysis and operations
- Orbit determination and state estimation
- Optimal control
- Ability to implement and test the numeric methods required to support the above engineering areas, including but not limited to:
- Numerical integration
- Root finding
- Linear programming
- Non-linear programming
- Ability to design, develop, and test the aforementioned engineering areas
- Strong proficiency in C, C++, and Python, and implementation of astronautics functions/applications in these languages
- Proficiency in build systems (CMake), version control (Git), and software development best practices
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and software testing methodologies
- Must travel to Irvine, CA or other locations as needed to support customer engagements and team collaboration
- Must be a U.S. Citizen (dual citizenship not accepted)
- Must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Working experience with industry-standard tools relevant to the role, such as:
- MATLAB/Simulink
- STK/Astrogator
- GMAT
- Orekit
- Experience developing enterprise-grade astronautics libraries and applications.
- Operational experience using astronautics applications to support space missions.
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Senior Mission Operations Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$130k–190k
Setting
On-site
The Senior Mission Operations Engineer will be responsible for leading the development, integration, and execution of mission operations across the spacecraft lifecycle. This role serves as a primary operational integrator between engineering, ground software, and flight teams, ensuring that operational constraints, procedures, risk mitigations, and readiness activities are thoroughly defined, validated, and aligned with mission objectives. It involves driving cross‑team coordination, supporting real‑time operations, shaping operational architecture, and elevating operator capability through mentorship and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide senior‑level technical and operational expertise across all mission operations activities, serving as a subject‑matter expert during testing, rehearsals, anomalies, and on‑call operations.
- Plan and coordinate cross‑team project and mission execution activities, ensuring alignment between operations, systems engineering, GNC, software, and ground teams.
- Define, evaluate, document, and validate operational constraints across mission phases, drive updates when requirements, risks, or design changes dictate.
- Lead development, improvement, and validation of operational procedures, flight rules, and operator workflows to ensure accurate, consistent, and reliable execution.
- Conduct and contribute to mission risk assessments, supporting identification of hazards, proposing mitigations, and ensuring risks influence design and operational decisions.
- Support tactical operational execution with minimal oversight, including command sequencing, real‑time decision‑making, and interface with cross‑disciplinary technical teams.
- Maintain mission readiness by identifying prep risks early, coordinating closures, validating tools and processes, and ensuring teams are prepared for rehearsals and flight.
- Drive closure of operational gaps such as constraint updates, procedure improvements, workflow issues, and readiness blockers.
- Coordinate interfaces with adjacent teams, ensuring operational implications are captured in system interfaces, requirements, and mission planning products.
- Contribute to operator training, certification processes, onboarding materials, and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Mentor Mission Operations Engineers, providing guidance, technical development, and constructive feedback to elevate the broader operations team.
Success in This Role Looks Like
- Senior MOEs consistently understand their highest‑priority tasks and deliver high‑quality operational products on schedule.
- Operational constraints are clearly defined, validated, well‑documented, and understood by both engineering and operations.
- Risk assessments drive actionable mitigations that meaningfully influence design choices, mission planning, and operational decisions.
- Procedures and flight rules are accurate, current, and easy for any certified operator to execute reliably.
- Missions, rehearsals, and on‑call support run smoothly due to strong preparation, robust procedures, and proactive coordination.
- Junior engineers receive meaningful mentorship and demonstrate clear growth in capability and confidence.
- Adjacent teams view Senior MOEs as reliable, thoughtful technical partners who understand both spacecraft design needs and operational realities.
- Operational readiness remains consistently high, with risks surfaced early and mitigated effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3+ years' experience in mission operations, spacecraft operations engineering, or related aerospace operations roles.
- Deep understanding of mission operations concepts including constraints, procedures, ground systems, anomalies, and test‑to‑flight workflows.
- Strong cross‑disciplinary communication skills with the ability to interface effectively between engineering and operations teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and solve complex technical and operational issues.
- Experience leading operational activities, rehearsals, or real‑time operations.
- Ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
- Experience across the full lifecycle of a space mission (design → integration → testing → rehearsals → commissioning → operations).
- Bachelor's degree in aerospace engineering or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- Hands‑on experience with mission operations systems, ground software, or operations simulation environments.
- Experience contributing to or developing procedures, flight rules, or constraints.
- Familiarity with mission risk frameworks (hazards, FMEA, fault trees) or readiness assessments.
- Scripting experience (Python, MATLAB) for operations automation, analysis, or workflow improvements.
- Experience with mission planning, console operations, or operations process development.
- Enthusiasm for working on small, fast‑paced teams in rapidly evolving mission environments.
Senior Mission Operations Engineer: $140,000-$190,000
Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.
ITAR Requirements:
This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:
- Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
- Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.
- Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
- Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
- Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.
Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
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Spacecraft Integration Engineer
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$125k–175k
Setting
On-site
The Spacecraft Integration Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex spacecraft systems. This role is critical to ensuring our spacecraft are built to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and safety from mechanical integration through electrical assembly. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing anomalies, develop and refine processes, and drive efficiency across the production floor.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
Staff Mission Systems Engineer, MBSE
Turion Space · Irvine, California, United States
Pay
$125k–175k
Setting
On-site
As a Senior Mission Systems Model Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) you will be responsible for driving development and integration of critical space missions across both the space and ground segments leveraging MBSE tools, processes, and design styles.
Listed by Turion Space for a position based in the United States. Employers on this board attest they are hiring domestically.
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