Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer

Turion Space

Senior Spacecraft Systems Engineer at Turion Space responsible for spacecraft systems design and lifecycle management. Ensuring mission success through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams and technical leadership.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeCalifornia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership on projects and programs throughout the entire spacecraft lifecycle
Derivation and maintenance of system requirements to ensure mission success
Working with internal and external stakeholders to define mission CONOPS
Ownership of system budgets, such as mass, power, delta-V, data, and link budgets
Define verification and validation plans for system and subsystem activities (test, demonstration, analysis, inspection)
Collaboration with the multi-disciplinary experts
Tracking of system compliance and overall performance to the desired mission needs
Lead teams through technical milestones such as MCR, SRR, PDR, CDR, TRR, and PSR
Author Interface Control Documents (ICD)'s and other documentation necessary for the systems engineering process
Interact directly with customers and/or suppliers to ensure mission success

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
6+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration.
Previous experience with the derivation and maintenance of requirements from a system level down to a lower level
Ability to create system level budgets (mass, power, dV, pointing, link, etc.) and track the budget throughout the project lifecycle
Proven ability to work collaboratively with multiple teams and disciplines
Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.
8+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, Spacecraft design, or a related field, with hands-on experience in satellite design and integration. (Preferred)
Experience with Model Based Systems Engineering and applicable software such as Cameo, Capella, Innoslate, or others (Preferred)
Experience with satellite analysis tools such as Python, Matlab, STK, GMAT, or FreeFlyer (Preferred)
Experience with requirement management tools such as Jama, Doors, Flow, or others (Preferred)
Previous experience in a startup work environment (Preferred)
Full product lifecycle experience: Initial concept design, preliminary design, manufacturing, testing, and operations (Preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution 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.
Parental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.
Emotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

spacecraft systems engineeringsatellite designrequirements derivationsystem level budgetsModel Based Systems Engineeringsatellite analysis toolsPythonMatlabSTKGMAT

Soft Skills

technical leadershipcollaborationstakeholder engagementteam leadershipcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Systems EngineeringSecret clearanceTS/SCI clearance