Turion Space is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to join our platform engineering team. This role requires advanced expertise in CI/CD practices, cloud services (particularly AWS), containerization, and infrastructure as code. While our current infrastructure primarily uses AWS, we're building our platform and products with infrastructure agnosticism in mind - whether cloud or on-premises. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of our internal developer platforms while assisting with our current infrastructure needs.

If you are passionate about space technology, thrive in building scalable platform solutions, and have the skills to significantly contribute to our platform engineering initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Application Deadline: December 29, 2024
Department: Application Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $130,000 - $160,000 / year
Reporting To: Jon Molina

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development:

Design and drive implementation of internal developer platforms and self-service tools
Develop abstraction layers that enable infrastructure portability across different deployment targets
Build and optimize reusable infrastructure components and templates, ensuring cross-environment portability
Design and implement platform APIs and tools that abstract away infrastructure-specific details
Establish cloud-agnostic observability and monitoring solutions
Define and implement standardized deployment patterns and workflows
Architect and enhance our container orchestration platform improvements
Develop comprehensive platform documentation and training materials
Guide development teams in their transition to self-service capabilities

Immediate Impact:

Help maintain and optimize existing AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Support immediate production issues and deployments
Assist in implementing security best practices across our platform and infrastructure
Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Implement and manage advanced secrets management solutions
Participate in on-call rotations and assist with incident response efforts
Support teams with their current CI/CD and deployment needs
Help teams design cloud-agnostic solutions while working within current AWS constraints

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Personnel Security Clearance (PCL)
8+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering
Proven track record of implementing large-scale platforms and infrastructure
Expert-level knowledge of CI/CD concepts and extensive experience with industry-standard tools
Deep expertise with AWS services and architectures, particularly around containerization and orchestration
Advanced proficiency in infrastructure as code tools, especially AWS CDK
Expert-level knowledge in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript)
Extensive experience with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms
Comprehensive understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure concepts
Experience with both cloud and on-premises infrastructure management
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive technical initiatives
Outstanding communication skills
Physical ability to occasionally work with server equipment (lifting up to 50 pounds, rack mounting)

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience building and maintaining large-scale internal developer platforms
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional)
Experience in platform engineering roles within aerospace or high-tech industries
Advanced skills in Python and Go, with a history of significant contributions to open-source projects
Experience implementing GitOps practices in large-scale environments
Deep knowledge of enterprise Linux distributions and their management at scale
Experience designing and implementing advanced monitoring and observability solutions
Track record of successful problem-solving in high-pressure, mission-critical environments
Knowledge of multiple cloud providers and their architectural differences
Experience with hybrid infrastructure solutions and implementation
Familiarity with compliance standards relevant to the aerospace industry (e.g., NIST, ITAR)
Experience with financial aspects of platform and infrastructure management
Knowledge of machine learning operations (MLOps) and experience integrating ML workflows into CI/CD pipelines

ITAR Requirements:

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.

Benefits

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal 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.
Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.

About Turion Space

Turion Space was founded with the vision of propelling humanity toward an interplanetary future. To realize this vision, we are developing cutting-edge spacecraft focused on space transport, orbital debris removal, and Space Domain Awareness (SDA) to ensure ongoing value creation. Our mission centers on advancing spacecraft for low-earth orbit (LEO) and enhancing SDA, which are essential for both current space operations and future interplanetary exploration. By prioritizing high delta-V per dollar, we aim to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness in space transportation. We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023, with DROID.002 and DROID.003 scheduled for 2025.

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