The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that flight software meets performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.

Application Deadline: December 29, 2024
Department: Vehicle / Ground Software
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $140,000 - $180,000 / year
Reporting To: James Roach

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop flight software for spacecraft and satellite systems. Implement algorithms and control systems to manage spacecraft operations.
Architect flight software solutions to solve complex operational challenges in a rigorous manner.
Lead and mentor a team of dedicated flight software engineers.
Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality. Perform integration and system-level testing to ensure software meets specifications.
Identify and resolve software defects and performance issues. Optimize software to ensure efficient operation and minimal resource usage.
Work with hardware engineers and systems engineers to integrate flight software with spacecraft hardware and systems. Ensure seamless communication and functionality between software and hardware components.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals. Ensure documentation is accurate and complies with company standards.
Provide support for flight software during mission operations. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, and mission planners, to address and resolve software-related issues.
Continuously improve software standards and best practices at Turion.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or science discipline or equivalent experience in the field.
4+ years experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.
Experience with embedded systems programming. C/C++ proficiency mandatory.
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test embedded software from scratch.
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction.
Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed on rare occasions.
Experience with Linux and shell command-line tools.
Demonstrated capability to act as a leader on a small fast moving team.
Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

Familiarity with commonly used protocols and standards for spacecraft communications, such as CCSDS, CAN, Ethernet/IP, SPI.
6+ years experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.
Experience writing drivers for interfacing with hardware.
Experience working with operating systems, file systems, and bootloaders.
Experience testing embedded software for complex high reliability applications.
Experience with NASA’s Core Flight System (cFS).
Experience with other tools/languages such as Yocto, Python, Git, GTest, Bash etc.
A love for small fast-paced teams and fast-moving organizations.

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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