Starfire Deployment Strategist

Starfire Deployment Strategist
Application Deadline: 1 April 2026
Department: Business Development / Finance
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Irvine, California
Compensation: $100,000 - $140,000 / year
Description
At Turion Space, you'll be part of a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering space technology and innovation. We are building cutting-edge spacecraft and AI-powered software (Starfire) for high-complexity missions. We are looking for a Starfire Deployment Strategist who will be working directly with customers to help them fully utilize Starfire for commercial and national security space domain awareness use cases with our DROID satellite fleet. Join us to help shape the future of space exploration and make a tangible impact on missions that matter.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with Turion's customers who utilize Starfire for a range of use cases including space domain awareness, maneuver detection, satellite characterization, wellness checks, and more.
• Proactively identify new Starfire use cases and opportunities for growing impact across customers and partner with business development on expansion.
• Develop opinions around product direction fueled by direct signal from customers and partner closely with the ground software teams to ensure customer feedback flows into the product roadmap.
• Train users on Starfire's product capability and implement processes and programs to scale training over time (ie documentation, video tutorials, etc).
• Establish and maintain a detailed understanding of core contractual requirements and ensure team is on track to exceed expectations.
• Engage substantively with internal teams including spacecraft engineering, ground software, mission operations, and more.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university
• Experience working directly with customers on delivery of software implementation and scaled roll-outs, ideally those involving relevant fields such as space systems, remote sensing, and AI
• Knowledge of the space industry with an understanding of orbital dynamics, remote sensing modalities, and experience utilizing imagery data
• Technical ability to gain a deep understanding of Starfire's capability. Should be able to dig into the codebase to understand functionality, leverage API calls, and AI efforts including computer vision models
• Ability to travel up to 10% to be on-site with customers, attend conferences, and other forward deployed activities.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an active Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Software engineering skillset that enables you to quickly knock out feature requests prototypes and bug fixes
• Strong sense of autonomy and ownership and capable of working both independently and collaboratively depending on project need
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Ability to work across a highly varied customer base from government to commercial and domestic to international
• Intellectually curious with a willingness to learn new technical concepts and engaged substantively with engineering teams

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.