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We're doing this by building vertically integrated hardware and software: DROID, our line of space vehicles, and Starfire, our software suite covering simulation, modeling, planning, and operations. We're a group of people who fell in love with the future sci-fi promised us, and we're building it into reality. We build hard things. We build them well. And we're just getting started.\nWe are seeking a Mid-Level Systems Engineer, Electro-Optical Payload Electronics & Integration with strong hardware to software systems focus on integrated electronic payloads to join our team in Irvine, CA. In this role, you will ensure seamless system-level thinking across our entire payload stack. You will serve as the technical connective tissue for our payload team by interfacing directly with Electrical Engineering (EE), FPGA, and Firmware teams to define, integrate, and validate the complex electronic systems powering our next-generation technologies.\nKey Responsibilities\nDrive system-level thinking across integrated software, firmware, and electronics, ensuring payload architectures meet functional, performance and reliability requirements.\n\nAct as the primary technical bridge between the payload team and the EE and Firmware engineering disciplines to translate high-level system requirements into actionable hardware/software specifications.\n\nDocument and manage Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for data links, power distribution and command/control telemetry.\n\nCollaborate, document, and track, hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing, board-level bring-up strategies, and payload integration test plans to validate and de-risk electronic subsystems early.\n\nParticipate in interdisciplinary troubleshooting efforts to perform root cause analysis to diagnose complex anomalies occurring at the intersection of hardware, firmware, and software.\n\nMinimum Qualifications\n2 to 5+ years of experience in spacecraft systems engineering, electrical engineering, or a closely related multidisciplinary field.\n\nProven ability to analyze systems past the component layer, with a deep understanding of how firmware architectures impact hardware performance and vice versa. Familiarity with Python, C/C++, or MATLAB for data analysis, hardware automation, or system modeling.\n\nStrong familiarity with embedded systems concepts, microcontrollers, FPGA development workflows and low-level firmware/software architectures. Experience with electro-optical (EO/IR) payloads, sensor integration, or camera systems.\n\nWorking knowledge of digital electronics, power budgeting, and common communication protocols (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, PCIe, Ethernet, or High-Speed SerDes).\n\nExceptional communication and collaborative skills with a track record of translating complex concepts between pure hardware engineers and low-level software developers and providing status updates to stakeholders.\n\nProficiency with systems engineering tracking tools (e.g., Jama, DOORS, Jira) to maintain clear traceability between high-level requirements and firmware/hardware specifications.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\nExperience working in aerospace, robotics, defense, or high-reliability consumer electronics.\n\nExperience with interfacing EE, FPGA, Firmware with optical hardware.\n\nExperience developing automated test scripts (e.g., Python, PyTest) or frameworks for hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) validation and continuous integration.\n\nFamiliarity with Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS) or embedded Linux architectures and their constraints on hardware resource allocation.\n\nHands-on experience using high-speed oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and protocol analyzers to debug complex hardware-to-firmware communication boundaries.\n\nSystems Engineer Salary Range: $$125,000 - $175,000 USD\nEmployees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.\nITAR Requirements:\nThis 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.\nBenefits: \nWe 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:\nEquity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success\n\nHealth Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.\n\nRetirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution to help you plan for your future.\n\nPaid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge.\n\nParental Leave: Paid parental leave following the birth of a newborn or adoption.\n\nEmotional Wellbeing: A no-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support you and your household’s emotional health and wellbeing.\n\nProfessional Development: Opportunities for ongoing internal training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.\n\nTeam Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment.\n\nWe 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.\nTurion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; 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