At Turion Space, we’re on a mission to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. We’re developing spacecraft for national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal. As we prepare for upcoming launches and expand our portfolio of government and commercial programs, we’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to drive the execution of complex hardware and mission-critical space systems programs.

This is a cross-functional, hands-on role that blends technical depth with project leadership. You’ll work closely with engineering, manufacturing, vendors, and customers to deliver on high-priority programs to ensure we stay on track, aligned, and ready for orbit.

Department: Program Management
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $120,000 - $150,000 / year
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Key Responsibilities

Lead multi-disciplinary technical projects across hardware, software, and systems engineering—from planning through launch readiness.
Drive detailed project planning, including scope definition, schedules, budgets, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate execution across internal engineering teams, suppliers, and partners to ensure timelines and technical goals are met.
Identify risks early, manage tradeoffs, and implement mitigation strategies to keep programs on track.
Provide day-to-day technical oversight and facilitate resolution of engineering, integration, and test issues.
Act as the connective tissue between technical execution and program goals, ensuring alignment between engineering detail and broader mission objectives.
Maintain high-quality project documentation, including status updates, RAID logs, and post-project reviews.
Collaborate closely with program management, product, QA, and leadership teams to support high-velocity decision making and program clarity.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, or a related field
4+ years of project management experience with a strong track record of leading complex technical projects
Solid understanding of systems engineering, hardware/software integration, or space systems development
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Jira, MS Project)
Excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills across engineering and leadership audiences
The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or TS/SCI clearance

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering and/or MBA
6+ years of technical project management experience in the aerospace, defense, or advanced technology sector
Experience managing government-funded or DoD space programs
Project management certifications such as PMP, CSM, or PMI-ACP
Strong familiarity with satellite systems, in-space servicing, or mission ops
Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance

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

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:

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, 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.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

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.

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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