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Turion Space · Irvine, CA · Space Systems · first seen 2026-10-30
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Turion Space is building the infrastructure of the space economy through vertically integrated hardware and software: DROID, our line of space vehicles, and Starfire, our software suite for simulation, modeling, planning, and operations.

The Role

You will design, develop, and test whole spacecraft systems and subsystems across all phases of the satellite lifecycle, from proposal and concept through initial and final design to testing and operations. You'll ensure all realized systems meet desired function, performance, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Push technical design for critical satellite programs forward
  • Derive and maintain system requirements to ensure mission success
  • Work with internal and external stakeholders to define mission ConOps
  • Develop subsystem budgets for mass, power, dV, pointing, link, and other parameters
  • Plan and coordinate test activities for verification
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary experts
  • Track system compliance and overall performance to mission needs
  • Lead teams through technical milestones: MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR
  • Author Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and systems engineering documentation
  • Interact directly with customers and suppliers to ensure mission success

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, spacecraft design, or related field with hands-on satellite design and integration
  • Previous experience deriving and maintaining requirements from system level down to lower levels
  • Ability to create and track system-level budgets throughout project lifecycle
  • Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines
  • Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

  • 6+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering or spacecraft design with hands-on satellite design and integration
  • Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering tools such as Cameo, Capella, or Innoslate
  • Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer
  • Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Doors, or Flow
  • Previous experience in a startup work environment
  • Full product lifecycle experience: initial concept design, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $125,000 to $175,000 USD.

Full-time employees are eligible for:

  • Equity in Turion Space
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with 3% employer direct contribution
  • Generous vacation, personal, and sick days plus holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • No-cost Employee Assistance Program
  • Professional development and training opportunities
  • Team building activities and social events

Work Arrangement and Requirements

You may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and travel during peak work periods.

This position may include access to technology and software source code subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, you must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. Section 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.