Senior Flight Software Engineer

Turion Space • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

At Turion Space, we’re building spacecraft to secure Earth and expand humanity’s reach beyond it. Our missions span national security, in-space servicing, and orbital debris removal and flight software is the heartbeat of everything we launch. We’re looking for a Senior Flight Software Engineer to design, build, and test embedded systems that directly control spacecraft behavior and performance. You’ll work cross-functionally across hardware, systems, and mission ops to develop software that’s robust, real-time, and ready for space. Prior aerospace experience isn’t required. We’re looking for passionate software engineers who want to solve hard problems and make an impact.

Requirements

• 5 Years of experience in embedded software development, including full lifecycle ownership from design to test and deployment.
• Strong proficiency in C/C++ in a Linux or embedded environment.
• Demonstrated experience writing high-reliability software that interfaces with hardware in real-time systems.
• Proven ability to lead projects or technical domains independently, with minimal oversight.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 7 years of experience developing embedded software for spacecraft, aerospace systems, robotics, or autonomous vehicles.
• Deep familiarity with Embedded Linux (e.g. Yocto, Buildroot), RTOS, file systems, and bootloaders.
• Spacecraft protocols and standards: CCSDS, CAN, SPI, Ethernet/IP.
• Software frameworks like NASA cFS, F Prime (F’), or similar architectures.
• CI/CD tools and version control systems (e.g. Git, Jenkins).
• Simulation, test automation, and HIL environments (GTest, PyTest, custom frameworks).
• Experience in fault-tolerant architectures, real-time state machines, or autonomous control logic.
• Prior technical leadership or mentorship experience.
• An active DOD Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of spacecraft flight software—from early architecture through development, test, and on-orbit operations.
• Lead technical design and implementation of high-reliability embedded systems for spacecraft command and control, autonomy, and fault tolerance.
• Develop simulation environments, test harnesses, and HIL setups to validate software in mission-representative conditions.
• Drive root-cause analysis and troubleshooting efforts for system-level software and hardware interactions across development and flight.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, systems, avionics, and mission ops teams to ensure end-to-end integration and performance.
• Author and maintain critical documentation including software architecture docs, ICDs, verification plans, and test results.
• Influence and improve team-wide software development practices, tooling, and design patterns.
• Mentor junior engineers and help shape the flight software team’s culture, technical standards, and review processes.

Benefits

• 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 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees