Systems Integration & Test Engineer

Turion Space is building spacecraft for national security and in-space operations. From debris removal to space domain awareness to building a more secure space economy, we are a team focused on getting real hardware to orbit fast and scaling capability.

We are looking for a Systems Integration & Test Engineer who will be responsible for owning the testing of the spacecraft and its subsystems in preparation for launch. In addition, they will interface with various teams to support test, verification, and validation of requirements. They will represent the systems team in the assembly and integration phase as well working with our Manufacturing & AIT teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Works as a key part of the overall Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (SEIT) group

• Takes ownership over ground testing of flight hardware, including test setup, execution, and review

• Develops, performs, and supports testing activities in various environments such as cleanrooms, vibrational test facilities, thermal vacuum test facilities

• Travel’s offsite to support test campaigns

• Working with vendors and environmental test laboratories to support test campaigns

• Works with program managers and design engineers to ensure requirements traceability and compliance

• Participates in milestone reviews (design, manufacturing, test) and provide technical input for test capabilities, test readiness, and configuration management.

Additional Responsibilities may include:

• Translate system requirements into system architectures that integrate space, ground and end user systems to meet overall mission needs while considering technical, schedule, and cost constraints.

• Develops interface control documents and system models that define interfaces between space, ground and end user segments

• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, and trade studies

• Works with space vehicle and ground segment contractors to ensure designs meet requirements and interfaces across segments and systems will function properly.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field.

• 4+ years of experience integration & testing complex multi-element systems

• Experience in spacecraft systems engineering

• Experience with systems engineering involving the integration of complex multi-element systems.

• Ability and willingness to sometimes work weekend and evenings as needed to achieve launch target goals

• Experience writing and executing test procedures

• Experience creating as-run test reports

• Experience with environmental testing such as vibration and thermal vacuum

• Experience with functional and performance testing of space systems

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret or TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience leading a test campaign

• Previous experience with another space startup

• Experience developing space systems, preferably including space-to-ground integration.

• Experience developing space program interfaces and detailed Interface Control Documents (ICDs).

Systems Integration & Test Engineer Compensation: $150,000-190,000

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.