Mission Architect, Tactical Space

The role

You will define how mission needs translate into cohesive, executable architectures and solutions. You will oversee designing, developing, and fielding Tactical Space missions and guide mission requirements, modeling, and simulation.

What you will do

• Serve as the mission architect for Turion’s Tactical Space portfolio.
• Develop and maintain mission-specific Design Reference Missions (DRMs).
• Translate customer and stakeholder mission needs into architectural requirements.
• Lead mission modeling, simulation, and performance characterization activities.
• Conduct and guide mission-level trade studies.
• Define and communicate material and non-material architectural solutions.
• Demonstrate how Turion’s solutions deliver mission outcomes.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure system designs and CONOPS flow down.
• Partner with business development to align customer priorities.
• Communicate architectural insights to executives, engineering leadership, and customers.

Required qualifications

• M.S. in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of experience in mission architecture, mission engineering, systems engineering, or modeling and simulation.
• Deep knowledge of national security missions for both US DoW and IC, primarily in Space Control and/or Space Domain Awareness.
• Demonstrated experience developing DRMs and performing mission-level modeling, simulation, and analysis.
• Proven ability to lead mission or system trade studies.
• Strong understanding of space mission design, tactical operational concepts, and end-to-end mission performance analysis.
• Experience working across engineering disciplines and with non-technical stakeholders.
• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility security clearance.

Nice to have

• M.S. or Ph.D. in aerospace, astronautical, systems engineering, or a related field.
• Experience supporting business development, capture, or proposal efforts for aerospace or defense missions.
• Experience contributing to or guiding the development of integrated mission architectures and cross-functional engineering alignment.
• Experience with USG controlled access programs

Benefits

• Company stock
• Equity in Turion Space
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
• 401(k) plan with a 3% Employer Direct Contribution
• Vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays
• Paid parental leave
• No-cost Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Internal training, workshops, and courses
• Social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities

Before you apply

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. lawful, permanent resident, Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain required authorizations from the U.S. Depa
• Must have an active Top Secret with SCI Eligibility security clearance.
• Employees may be asked to support alternate shifts, extended shifts, and/or travel during peak work periods.

About the company

Turion is developing the critical infrastructure of the space economy by building vertically integrated hardware and software including DROID space vehicles and Starfire software.