Staff Ground Software Engineer

Turion is developing the critical infrastructure of the space economy. We're doing this by building vertically integrated hardware and software: DROID, our line of space vehicles, and Starfire, our software suite covering simulation, modeling, planning, and operations. As a Staff Ground Software Engineer, you will play a key role in defining, designing, and building the next generation of Mission Control systems that spacecraft operators rely on every day. This is a full-time, exempt position based on-site at our office in Irvine, California.

Responsibilities

Lead the software engineering process from concept to orbit-ready systems, setting technical direction for products that operate spacecraft; Mentor and guide teams of engineers building some of the most complex software on (and off) Earth; Engage with satellite operators and mission planners to understand their needs, turning space operations challenges into elegant software solutions; Architect mission-critical systems including next-gen Mission Control, Autonomy platforms, AI/ML integrations, & data pipelines; Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Astrodynamics, Flight Software, Hardware, AI/ML researchers, and spacecraft operators; Drive architectural decisions for systems that must be more reliable than traditional tech—there's no re-deploying a satellite; Deliver solutions that simplify space operations, making controlling satellites as intuitive as deploying to AWS

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, a related field, or equivalent practical experience; 8+ years of software development experience, with a track record of leading projects or teams; Expertise in back end development with a proven ability to design, build, and test complex systems; Expertise in cloud-native architectures and distributed systems; Prior experience operating live commercial SaaS products; Experience with on call for mission-critical operations; Eligibility for Top Secret (TS/SCI-eligible) clearance; Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State

Nice to have

Active US security clearance; Proficiency in Go; Kubernetes expertise; AWS expertise (EKS, EC2, Batch, S3, Lambda); Experience with data engineering and real-time processing; Passion for space exploration and building humanity's future beyond Earth

Benefits

Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space; 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; Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays; Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption; Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP); Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses; Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities