Senior Software Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

At Turion Space, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to pioneering space technology and innovation. As a Senior Software Engineer, you'll architect the systems that control spacecraft in orbit, build the AI infrastructure that makes satellites autonomous, and create 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 SystemsArchitect the future of spacecraft operations—think SpaceX-level mission control, but as a platform for the entire industryBuild real-time systems that visualize satellite constellations, predict orbital mechanics, and automate complex mission sequencesCreate interfaces that let operators control multiple spacecraft simultaneously with the ease of managing cloud infrastructureDesign systems that scale from single satellites to mega-constellations of thousandsMission Intelligence & AutomationSupport autonomous operations - Support ML models for real-time debris avoidance, anomaly detection, and autonomous retasking based on threats or opportunitiesIntegrate space domain awareness ML - Detect and characterize unknown satellites, track missiles, and identify adversarial maneuvers using computer vision and RF fingerprintingScale to millions of objects - Build hyper-performance systems tracking everything from debris to spacecraft across multiple sensor modalitiesUniversal Autonomy Platform - Create APIs that let any company add autonomous capabilities to their operations, making autonomous operations the industry standardThe Commercial Space PlatformBuild 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 UberArchitect uplink/downlink processing systems that handle terabytes of space data dailyCreate the infrastructure for mission planning across constellations—coordinating Earth observation, non-Earth imaging, and communications satellitesBuild the Stripe/AWS of space—the platform every space company will use to operate their missionsYour Mission: Lead the engineering effort to transform how humanity operates in space. You'll own the full stack—from React interfaces that operators love, to distributed systems processing satellite commands, to APIs that make space accessible to any developer. Your code will literally control spacecraft and enable missions that protect national security, monitor climate change, and expand human presence beyond Earth.Key Responsibilities:Lead the software engineering process from concept to orbit-ready systems, setting technical direction for products that operate spacecraftMentor and guide a team of engineers building some of the most complex software on (and off) EarthEngage with satellite operators and mission planners to understand their needs, turning space operations challenges into elegant software solutionsArchitect mission-critical systems including next-gen Mission Control, AI inference platforms, and commercial space APIsBuild and maintain APIs that let any developer integrate space capabilities into their applicationsCollaborate with cross-functional teams including Astrodynamics, Flight Software, Hardware, AI researchers, and spacecraft operatorsDrive architectural decisions for systems that must be more reliable than traditional tech—there's no re-deploying a satelliteDeliver solutions that simplify space operations, making controlling satellites as intuitive as deploying to AWSMinimum Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience5+ years of software development experience, with a track record of leading projects or teamsExpertise in full-stack developm ... (truncated, view full listing at source)