About Turion Space
Empowering sustainable satellite operations for critical missions
Key Highlights
- Raised $11.4 million in seed funding
- Aims to produce 45 satellites annually by 2027
- Headquartered in Irvine, CA, with 21-100 employees
- Operates DROID Satellites controlled via the Starfire OS
Turion Space, headquartered at the Irvine Spectrum Center in Irvine, CA, is a satellite manufacturer and operator focused on advancing space sustainability and national security. The company has raised $11.4 million in seed funding to support its innovative DROID Satellites, which clients can contro...
🎁 Benefits
Turion Space offers competitive equity options, flexible PTO policies, and a remote work environment to support work-life balance. Employees also bene...
🌟 Culture
Turion Space fosters a unique culture centered around empowering critical space missions through simplified satellite operations. The company's engine...
Systems Engineer • Senior
Skills & Technologies
Overview
Turion Space is hiring a Senior Systems Engineer to design, develop, and test spacecraft systems and subsystems. You'll work on all phases of a satellite’s product lifecycle, requiring expertise in aerospace and systems engineering.
Job Description
Who you are
You have 6+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, with a strong background in spacecraft design and integration. Your hands-on experience allows you to derive and maintain system requirements effectively, ensuring mission success. You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field, which has equipped you with the necessary technical foundation. Your ability to create system-level budgets and track them throughout the project lifecycle is a key asset. You thrive in collaborative environments, working with multiple teams and disciplines to achieve project goals. Additionally, you are capable of obtaining a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance, which is essential for this role.
Desirable
Experience with satellite design and integration is highly valued, as is familiarity with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to a lower level. Your proven ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders will enhance your effectiveness in defining mission ConOps and ensuring compliance with system performance needs.
What you'll do
As a Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Turion Space, you will be responsible for pushing the technical design for critical satellite programs forward. You will derive and maintain system requirements to ensure that all realized systems meet the desired function, performance, and reliability of the mission at hand. Your role will involve working closely with multi-disciplinary experts to develop subsystem budgets and test planning for verification activities. You will track system compliance and overall performance to meet mission needs, ensuring that all aspects of the spacecraft systems are designed, developed, and tested effectively. Your contributions will be vital in all phases of a satellite’s product lifecycle, from proposal and concept through initial and final design to testing and final operations.
What we offer
At Turion Space, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, along with opportunities for professional growth and development. You will be part of a team that values merit, competence, and qualifications, and you will have the chance to work on innovative projects that push the boundaries of space technology. Join us in our mission to advance satellite systems and contribute to the future of space exploration.
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