Turion Space

You'll design and scale secure cloud infrastructure for Turion Space's platform engineering team, enabling deployment of spacecraft control systems and autonomous satellite operations. You'll build a self-service platform as reliable as the spacecraft it supports, with a focus on **Zero Trust security** and **infrastructure as code**.

You'll **drive UI/UX design** for Mission Control software used in **aerospace operations**, shaping intuitive interfaces for complex workflows. You'll lead discovery, synthesize user feedback, and **own the design process** from research to high-fidelity Figma designs, ensuring scalable, operator-centered experiences.

You'll **design and implement manufacturing processes** for complex spacecraft systems, ensuring **highest quality and reliability** from mechanical integration through electrical assembly. You'll work with cross-functional teams to resolve anomalies and drive production efficiency. This role is critical to Turion's mission of building autonomous space infrastructure.

You'll **architect and scale secure cloud infrastructure** for a **space exploration platform**, enabling engineering teams to deploy mission-critical spacecraft control systems. Your work will ensure **high reliability and security** for hardware operating hundreds of miles above Earth.

You'll build and run the Quality Assurance function for a defense and aerospace environment, ensuring mission assurance across programs. You'll lead a team, implement AS9100-compliant QMS, and interface with DCMA for **audit readiness**. This role offers **hands-on leadership** in high-stakes hardware and **equity in the company**.

You'll design, develop, and test **embedded software** for spacecraft systems in a **fast-paced team**. You'll own critical flight software solutions and mentor junior engineers. This role offers impact on real space missions.

You'll lead **design, integration, and testing** of spacecraft payloads for a **fast-growing aerospace startup**. You'll own payload system development from requirements to flight, ensuring mission success for **IRAD and hosted payload projects**.

You'll lead **mission operations** across the spacecraft lifecycle, serving as the primary integrator between engineering, ground software, and flight teams. Your core impact is ensuring operational constraints, procedures, and readiness are aligned with mission objectives. You'll also **mentor junior engineers** and drive continuous improvement.

You'll lead **mission operations activities** across the spacecraft lifecycle, serving as the operational integrator between engineering and flight teams. Your work ensures **operational constraints and procedures** are validated and aligned with mission objectives. This role offers the chance to shape operational architecture and **mentor junior engineers** on a fast-paced team.

You'll architect the systems that power **Turion Space**'s enterprise operations, building **Hyperdrive**—an AI-first single pane of glass for aerospace management. You'll lead the development of platforms that process massive operational data, automate complex workflows, and scale the company's commercial space economy.

You'll **own the operational direction of IT Ops** for a spacecraft company, setting standards for support and systems work. You'll drive **automation of recurring IT workflows** and serve as escalation point for complex issues.

You'll design and implement **advanced GNC algorithms** for cutting-edge satellite **Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)**. You'll lead technical trade studies, mentor junior engineers, and maintain ownership of a functional area. This role offers the chance to support on-orbit commissioning and work on the **Droid.002 platform** in Low Earth Orbit.

You'll **own end-to-end satellite production operations** in a hands-on leadership role within the Assembly Integration & Test (AIT) department. You will drive **on-time delivery, manufacturing quality, and operational efficiency** while building scalable processes. This role partners closely with Engineering, Supply Chain, and Mission Operations to ensure **launch readiness and mission success**.

You'll **own the day-to-day operations** of our offices in Southern California and D.C., ensuring spaces are functional and welcoming for a growing team. You'll **coordinate seating, events, and vendor relationships** to create a seamless workplace experience. This role reports to the Facilities Manager and offers a chance to **build infrastructure for humanity's space future**.

You'll design **advanced GNC algorithms** for **Rendezvous and Proximity Operations (RPO)** satellites. Your work will directly impact mission success for cutting-edge space systems. This hybrid role offers technical ownership of a functional area.

You'll lead a team of engineers developing FPGA and firmware systems for spacecraft. Your work directly impacts **national security missions** and **in-space operations**. This role offers the chance to manage a growing team while contributing to custom HDL and embedded systems.

You'll design and develop satellite systems for a startup, ensuring mission success from concept through operations. You'll push technical designs for critical programs and lead teams through milestones. This role offers a chance to work on the full satellite lifecycle.

You'll drive **development and integration of critical space missions** using MBSE tools across all lifecycle phases. You'll ensure **system function, performance, and reliability** for satellite missions while interfacing with government customers and subcontractors.

You'll lead the **thermal design of satellite systems** at Turion Space, from initial layout to ground test validation. Your work will directly **maximize satellite mission performance** as missions increase in complexity. You'll also **mentor junior engineers** and automate workflows to reduce design cycle time.

You'll own the architecture, design, and verification of **FPGA/SOC systems** for spacecraft used in national security and in-space operations. Your core impact is ensuring **flight-ready HDL and firmware** that enables high-speed data handling and low-level embedded control. This role stands out for its direct contribution to **real hardware in orbit** with a rapidly growing team.

You'll design and build satellite structures and mechanisms from concept through testing for a company securing Earth's orbit. You'll collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver **flight hardware** that is robust and reliable. This role offers **hands-on impact** across the full development lifecycle in a **fast-paced startup environment**.

You'll design and develop testing frameworks and automated tests for spacecraft flight software in HITL and SITL environments. Your work will directly ensure software reliability and mission success. This role offers the chance to solve hard problems with a **small, fast-paced team** and deeply understand **avionics and flight software architecture**.

You'll lead the development of **high-fidelity orbit determination** and astronautics capabilities for a commercial astronautics library. You'll design and implement advanced estimation algorithms, support mission analysis, and collaborate with software engineers and mission operators.

You'll create engineering drawings of satellites and supporting systems at a spacecraft company. You'll be integral to the engineering team, assisting in CAD models and drawings for satellite components. This role involves checking drawings for GD&T and managing ECOs.

You'll own full-cycle capture across **large-scale government programs**, managing the journey from opportunity identification to contract close. You'll work hand-in-hand with engineering teams to align **technical solutions with customer needs**. This role is based in Southern California with a flexible schedule between Irvine and El Segundo.