Senior Remote Sensing Engineer- Missile Detection

Job Description

Turion Space is building spacecraft for national security and in-space operations — and the ground systems to support them. From debris removal to space domain awareness to building a more secure space economy, we are a team focused on getting real hardware and software to orbit, operate, and scale fast.

We’re seeking a Senior Remote Sensing Engineer with experience in Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) systems to help us develop advanced missile warning and tracking capabilities using real-time space-based sensor data.

This role is deeply technical and focused on developing and deploying intelligent detection systems that operate in orbit. You’ll work across AI/ML, aerospace, and defense domains — contributing to some of the most critical early-warning technologies in space.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and optimize missile detection and tracking algorithms using OPIR sensor data

Implement ML models for spatiotemporal inference on MWIR/LWIR imagery

Fuse multispectral sensor data to improve situational awareness and reduce false positives

Write and maintain core CV/AI pipelines in Python; implement performance-critical components in C++

Collaborate with systems engineers, mission analysts, and sensor teams to validate models

Analyze large-scale satellite datasets and build tools for annotation, training, and evaluation

Support integration of ML pipelines into onboard and ground systems

Contribute to proposal development, internal demos, and customer briefings as neededMinimum Qualifications

Strong proficiency in Python, with working knowledge of C++

Demonstrated experience with OPIR, MWIR/LWIR, missile detection, or space-based sensing

Familiarity with frameworks like PyTorch, TensorFlow, OpenCV, ONNX, or similar

Experience working with large-scale satellite or sensor datasets

Active Secret Clearance

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, physics, or related field

ITAR Requirements:

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:

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:

Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents.

Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future.

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.

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

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.

Compensation Range: $140K - $180K

Full-time

Hybrid remote