USD per year
Spacecraft Integration Engineer
Location
Irvine, CA
Employment Type
Full time
Location Type
On-site
Department
Manufacturing Engineering
Compensation
- $125K – $175K
Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks. Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure required to operate, protect, and sustain the in-space economy. From on-orbit inspection and debris removal to autonomous spacecraft operations powered by Starfire OS, Turion’s growth depends on disciplined capital planning, clear financial insight, and strong executive decision support. Turion Space is seeking a Mid-Level Spacecraft Integration Engineer to join our growing team in Irvine, CA. The Spacecraft Integration Engineer will be responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes for complex spacecraft systems. This role is critical to ensuring our spacecraft are built to the highest standards of quality, reliability, and safety from mechanical integration through electrical assembly. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing anomalies, develop and refine processes, and drive efficiency across the production floor. Key Responsibilities
- Process Design: Support the development and implementation of manufacturing processes and procedures in line with industry best practices. Assist in specifying manufacturing equipment and tooling to improve production efficiency and product quality.
- Troubleshooting: Provide technical support to resolve production issues, including equipment malfunctions, process deviations, and quality problems.
- Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of manufacturing processes, procedures, and changes. Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Collaboration: Work closely with design engineers, production teams, and suppliers to ensure seamless integration of new products and processes. Facilitate communication and coordination between teams.
- Project Management: Contribute to manufacturing projects, including the introduction of new processes, technologies, and production lines. Support project timelines, resource tracking, and performance reporting under the direction of senior staff.
- Quality Assurance: Apply quality control standards to ensure products meet specifications. Participate in root cause analysis and support corrective action implementation for identified quality issues.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-On Manufacturing Experience (Required): Demonstrated hands-on experience assembling, integrating, or testing complex hardware systems,...
Turion Space focuses on proliferating critical space infrastructure with integrated hardware and software architecture that positions it as foundational infrastructure for expansion into the solar system. Their solutions include configurable satellite platforms, state-of-the-art gridded ion propulsion systems, and StarfireOS™ software for satellite fleet control.
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