Senior Mission Operations Engineer

Job overview

The Senior Mission Operations Engineer role is onsite in Irvine, CA. The salary range is $150,000–$200,000 per year. Turion Space is developing infrastructure for the space economy through its DROID space vehicles and Starfire software suite. The engineer integrates operations across the spacecraft lifecycle, connecting engineering and flight teams so constraints, procedures, risk mitigations, and readiness activities align with mission objectives. The role also executes real-time operations and anomaly response, improves operational processes, and mentors the broader operations team.

What you'll do

• Support tactical mission operations, including command sequencing, real-time decisions, and anomaly response during testing, rehearsals, and on-call operations
• coordinate with systems engineering, GNC, software, and ground teams
• define and validate operational constraints
• develop and validate procedures, flight rules, and workflows
• contribute to mission risk assessments
• maintain mission readiness
• mentor engineers and contribute to operator training, certification, and onboarding materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior mission operations engineer

irvine ca

turion space

spacecraft operations

mission readiness

anomaly response

flight operations

on-call operations

$150k–$200k

ts/sci eligibility

mentorship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Company equity
• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with 3% employer direct contribution
• paid time off
• parental leave
• employee assistance program
• professional development
• team-building activities.

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance; may support alternate or extended shifts and travel during peak periods; on-call operations are part of the role.

About the employer

Turion Space is hiring for this role. Industry: Space Research and Technology. Sector: 92.