Turion Space · 1 day ago
Senior Software Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $213K/yr
5+ years expTurion Space is dedicated to pioneering space technology and innovation. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will architect systems that control spacecraft, build AI infrastructure for autonomous satellites, and create platforms for the commercial space economy.
AerospaceInformation TechnologyManufacturingSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead the software engineering process from concept to orbit-ready systems, setting technical direction for products that operate spacecraft
Mentor and guide a team 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, AI inference platforms, and commercial space APIs
Build and maintain APIs that let any developer integrate space capabilities into their applications
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Astrodynamics, Flight Software, Hardware, AI 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
5+ years of software development experience, with a track record of leading projects or teams
Expertise in full-stack development and proven ability to design, build, and test complex systems
Experience with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and distributed systems
Ability to be on call for mission-critical operations (yes, satellites don't sleep)
Active DoD Secret Clearance required. Top Secret (TS/SCI‑eligible) clearance preferred
Preferred
Proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript, with strong API development experience
PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, or MySQL expertise—our satellites generate a lot of telemetry
Advanced React knowledge for building operator interfaces that visualize space in real-time
Production experience with systems that can't go down
Familiarity with NoSQL databases for handling unstructured data
Kubernetes experience
AWS experience (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, letting you benefit from the company's success
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.
Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.
Company
Turion Space
Turion Space designs, builds, and operates DROID satellites to address pressing national security needs.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$27.82MKey Investors
Veteran Ventures Capital
2024-12-02Series A· $20M
2022-03-01Seed· $1.5M
2021-09-01Seed· $6.2M
Leadership Team
P
Patryk Wiatr
Co-Founder & CIO
T
Tyler James Pierce
Co-Founder & CFO
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