The Senior Flight Software Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing software that controls and manages spacecraft systems and operations. This role involves collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure that flight software meets performance, reliability, and mission-specific requirements.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, and own critical flight software solutions for spacecraft and satellite systems.
Provide support for flight software during mission operations. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations.
Support and mentor a team of dedicated flight software engineers.
Develop and execute test plans to validate flight software functionality. Write simulation code and perform integration and system-level testing to ensure software meets specifications.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (Systems, Hardware, Mission Operations, etc.) to ensure communication and functionality across disciplines.
Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by developing and implementing new software standards, processes, and best practices.
Prior Aerospace experience not required. Looking for impassioned software engineers who want to solve hard problems. We strongly encourage you to apply if you feel you would succeed in the role above.
Minimum Qualifications:4+ years of applicable experience with embedded systems programming. C/C++ proficiency mandatory.
Demonstrated ability to personally design, build, and test embedded software from scratch.
Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction.
Ability and desire to mentor and advise junior team members in a collaborative environment.
6+ years of experience developing flight software for spacecraft missions.
Familiarity and Experience with the following:
Linux and shell command-line tools
Commonly used spacecraft communications standards and protocols, including CCSDS, CAN, Ethernet/IP, and SPI.
Embedded operating systems, (Yocto, Buildroot, etc.), file systems and boot-loaders.
NASA’s Core Flight System (cFS), F Prime (F'), or other embedded software frameworks.
Software development tools such as Git, GTest, Python.
Experience writing and testing complex, high reliability software which interfaces with external hardware components.
A passion for small, fast-paced teams and dynamic organizations.
Willingness to work extended hours and weekends as needed to reach critical delivery deadlines.
Senior Flight Software Engineer Salary: $160,000-$223,000
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:
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.
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.
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What We Do
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.
Why Work With Us
Turion Space is where startup grit meets real space missions. We build and fly spacecraft for defense, servicing, and domain awareness. No red tape, no sidelines, just hands-on work that matters.
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