Software Systems Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Gather, analyze, and refine software requirements across the space and ground segments. Translate mission objectives and performance criteria into well-defined and actionable requirements and/or technical performance measures. 
• Collaborate with the ground software, flight software, and operations team to collect feedback and lessons learned from existing missions. Provide this feedback to software development teams to inform future designs.
• Evaluate and track software risks, including fault trees, failure modes, and potential mitigation.
• Lead software Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to coordinate milestones and deliverables for customers. 
• Organize and execute design technical reviews, including System Architecture Reviews with customers and internal design reviews. 
• Identify and document internal and external dependencies, such as vendor-provided software or internal blockers from other teams across the program. 
• Develop Fault Detection, Isolation, and Recovery (FDIR) strategies for the flight and ground segment. Collaborate with Subject-Matter Experts (SMEs) to determine potential failure modes and document mitigation strategies to address the failure in software or with operational procedures. 
• Lead the effort to validate all software requirements are met by the ground and space segment. Work closely with development teams to define requirements that are testable and develop a test plan to verify these requirements to ensure software reliability. 
• Assist in developing road maps and development plans for flight and ground software efforts. Monitor progress in relation to milestones, manage action items, and highlight risks or blockers to stakeholders.
• Take ownership over the software systems engineering process at Turion. Serve as the driving force being software systems engineering at Turion and contribute to the evolution of software systems engineering standards. Identify areas for improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, a related engineering field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years experience in systems engineering or spacecraft missions with expertise in software projects.
• Strong understanding of flight and/or ground software systems and architectures.
• Previous experience across the entire life-cycle of a space mission, including gathering requirements, design, integration, testing, risk management, commissioning, and operating the space vehicle.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface between various technical teams.  
• Capable of identifying and solving complex problems with little to no supervision or direction.
• Must be able to work extended hours and weekends as needed on rare occasions.
• Demonstrated capability to act as a leader on a small fast moving team.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret and/or a TS/SCI clearance.

• Experience with both flight and ground systems in one or more space missions.
• Familiarity with multiple space missions and successful systems engineering standards, tools, and processes. 
• Experience testing flight and ground software for complex, high-reliability applications.
• Experience with other tools/languages such as NASA’s Core Flight System (cFS), Python, GoLang, web development, etc.
• A love for small fast-paced teams and fast-moving organizations.

• 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

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal 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.
• Diverse and Inclusive Culture: A commitment to diversity and inclusion, with initiatives to support a welcoming and equitable work environment.