Payload Systems Engineer

3 days ago


Irvine, California, United States Turion Space Full time
Job Title: Payload Systems Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Payload Systems Engineer to join our team at Turion Space. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and integrating payload systems for our spacecraft.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and Development: Lead the design and development of payload systems, including defining system requirements, creating design specifications, and overseeing the development process.
  • Integration: Work with engineering teams to integrate payload systems into Turion's spacecraft platform, ensuring compatibility and successful integration of payloads with spacecraft systems and subsystems.
  • Testing: Develop and work with SME's to execute test plans for payload systems, conducting performance testing, including functional, environmental, and operational tests, to ensure payloads meet mission requirements.
  • Analysis: Perform system analysis and simulations to assess payload performance and reliability, using modeling and simulation tools to predict and assess payload behavior.
  • Documentation: Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for payload systems, including design reports, test plans, and technical specifications, ensuring all documentation is accurate and compliant with industry standards.
  • Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including hardware engineers, software engineers, and mission planners, to coordinate payload development efforts and address and resolve integration and performance issues.
  • Support: Provide technical support during payload integration and testing phases, addressing and resolving issues that arise during system development and mission execution.
Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience: 3+ years of experience in a systems engineering or a similar role, with experience in designing and integrating cutting-edge technologies into supporting platform systems.
  • Skills: Strong knowledge of payload system design, integration, and testing, proficiency with engineering tools and software for simulation and analysis (e.g. Python, Matlab, CAD, Zeemax and/or FreeFlyer).
  • Soft Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to address complex technical challenges and develop effective solutions, strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present technical information clearly and collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
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.

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.



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