Spacecraft Systems 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.
We're a group of people who fell in love with the future sci‑fi promised us, and we're building it into reality. We build hard things. We build them well. And we're just getting started.

We are looking for a dedicated Spacecraft Systems Engineer to join our team in Irvine, CA. The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing of the whole spacecraft systems and subsystems. This role involves working on all phases of a satellite’s product lifecycle, from proposal and concept through initial and final design to testing and final operations.

The Spacecraft Systems Engineer will work to ensure that all the realized system meets the desired function, performance, and reliability of the mission at hand.

• Push the technical design for critical satellite programs forward

• Derivation and maintenance of system requirements to ensure mission success

• Working with internal and external stakeholders to define mission Con Ops

• Development of subsystem budgets

• Test planning for verification activities

• Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary experts

• Tracking of system compliance and overall performance to the desired mission needs

• Lead teams through technical milestones such as MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR

• Author Interface Control Documents (ICD)'s and other documentation necessary for the systems engineering process

• Interact directly with customers and/or suppliers to ensure mission success

• Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands‑on experience in satellite design and integration.

• Previous experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to a lower level

• Ability to create system level budgets (mass, power, dV, pointing, link, etc.) and track the budget throughout the project lifecycle

• Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines

• Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

• 6+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands‑on experience in satellite design and integration.

• Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and applicable software such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, or others

• Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, STK, GMAT, or Free Flyer

• Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Doors, Flow, or others

• Previous experience in a startup work environment

• Full product lifecycle experience:
  Initial concept design, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations

Spacecraft Systems Engineer Salary Range: $125,000 - $175,000 USD

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

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.

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

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