In this role, you will work to develop core and computer vision software for Turion’s Ground Segment. This will involve working with system drivers, operating logic, data processing, and machine learning for data exploitation. You will contribute to building out Turion’s proliferated ground sensor network and help Turion become a space data superpower.

Department: Payload
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Workplace type: Onsite
Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year
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Key Responsibilities

Contribute to the research, design, implementation, and testing of CV and/or AI/ML software
Develop core software for Turion’s ground-segment systems
Build monitoring systems for deployed vision systems
Analyze large datasets gathered from the ground-segment systems
Identify opportunities to improve ground-segment's performance and efficiency
Assist in the deployment of new ground-segment sites

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Strong experience in C++ and Python
Experience with edge deployed vision systems
Hands-on experience in prototyping and maturing ML algorithms
Comfort working in a fast-paced, self-driven entrepreneurial workplace
Bachelor's Computer Science degree or a related field.
The ability to obtain and maintain an 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

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 is building the infrastructure to secure and sustain the future of space. Founded to address the growing need for space domain awareness, in-space servicing, and debris mitigation, Turion designs, builds, and operates spacecraft with real-world operational capability. Our vehicles are built for national security and commercial missions that require speed, autonomy, and resilience.

We believe the next chapter of space operations will be defined by who can act, not just observe. That’s why we’re focused on building platforms that move fast, adapt in orbit, and solve problems ranging from satellite servicing to tactical intelligence gathering.

We successfully launched our DROID.001 satellite in June 2023 and DROID.002 in March 2025. DROID.003 is scheduled for launch in 2026.

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