Software Engineer

At Turion Space, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering space technology and innovation. As a Software Engineer, you'll help build the systems that control spacecraft in orbit, contribute to AI infrastructure that makes satellites autonomous, and develop the platform that will power the commercial space economy.

This isn't just another SaaS job. You'll build Mission Control systems that operators use to command real satellites, process downlinks from space, and make split-second decisions that affect millions of dollars of hardware flying at 17,500 mph.

What You'll Actually Build:

Next-Generation Mission Control Systems

• Architect the future of spacecraft operations—think SpaceX-level mission control, but as a platform for the entire industry

• Build real-time systems that visualize satellite constellations, predict orbital mechanics, and automate complex mission sequences

• Create interfaces that let operators control multiple spacecraft simultaneously with the ease of managing cloud infrastructure

• Design systems that scale from single satellites to mega-constellations of thousands

Mission Intelligence & Automation

• Support autonomous operations - Support ML models for real-time debris avoidance, anomaly detection, and autonomous retasking based on threats or opportunities

• Integrate space domain awareness ML - Detect and characterize unknown satellites, track missiles, and identify adversarial maneuvers using computer vision and RF fingerprinting

• Scale to millions of objects - Build hyper-performance systems tracking everything from debris to spacecraft across multiple sensor modalities

• Universal Autonomy Platform - Create APIs that let any company add autonomous capabilities to their operations, making autonomous operations the industry standard

The Commercial Space Platform

• Build the end-to-end platform powering Turion's commercial operations and our customers'

• Design APIs for satellite tasking that let customers request imagery as easily as calling an Uber

• Architect uplink/downlink processing systems that handle terabytes of space data daily

• Create the infrastructure for mission planning across constellations—coordinating Earth observation, non-Earth imaging, and communications satellites

• Build the Stripe/AWS of space—the platform every space company will use to operate their missions

Your Mission: Contribute to the engineering effort transforming how humanity operates in space. You'll work across the stack—from React interfaces that operators love, to distributed systems processing satellite commands, to APIs that make space accessible to developers. Your code will literally control spacecraft and enable missions that protect national security, monitor climate change, and expand human presence beyond Earth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and deliver features from design to orbit-ready deployment, contributing to products that operate spacecraft

• Collaborate with senior engineers and learn from building some of the most complex software on (and off) Earth

• Work with satellite operators and mission planners to understand requirements and implement solutions

• Build mission-critical systems including Mission Control features, automation tools, and commercial APIs

• Develop and maintain APIs that let developers integrate space capabilities into their applications

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Astrodynamics, Flight Software, Hardware, and spacecraft operators

• Contribute to architectural decisions for systems that must be more reliable than traditional tech

• Deliver solutions that simplify space operations, making satellite control more intuitive

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

• 2-5 years of software development experience

• Strong programming skills and ability to design, build, and test software systems

• Experience with modern web architectures and distributed systems

• Ability to be on call for mission-critical operations (yes, satellites don't sleep)

• Must be able to obtain Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Go, Python, or JavaScript/TypeScript

• Database experience with PostgreSQL, Clickhouse, or MySQL

• React knowledge for building operator interfaces

• Experience with production systems and reliability

• Familiarity with NoSQL databases

• Container/Kubernetes experience

• AWS experience (EKS, EC2, Batch, S3, Lambda)

• Experience with data engineering and real-time processing

• Passion for space exploration and building humanity's future beyond Earth

Why This Role is Different:

• Your code will command actual spacecraft in orbit

• You'll build Mission Control features that space companies rely on

• The systems you develop will help make satellites autonomous

• You're not building another B2B SaaS—you're building the operating system for the space economy

The Bottom Line: While others optimize web apps, you'll be developing systems that guide satellites through space. While they process user data, you'll be handling downlinks from orbit. While they build dashboards, you'll be creating interfaces that help operators prevent satellite collisions.

If you've ever watched a SpaceX launch and thought "I want to build the software that makes that possible"—this is your chance. Join us in making space operations as elegant as the best consumer software, except our users are flying spacecraft.

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.