What are the responsibilities and job description for the Flight Software Engineer Intern (Summer / Winter 2025) position at Turion Space?
Job Description
Job Description
Description
Introduction -
The Flight Software Engineering Intern will be responsible for assisting in the design, development, and testing of software that controls and manages Turion’s fleet of spacecraft. This role involves working closely with operators and ground software teams to ensure that flight software meets mission-specific requirements. As an intern at Turion, you will gain hands-on experience in embedded systems and have the opportunity to contribute to real spacecraft missions over a minimum three-month period.
Key Responsibilities
- Help architect and test flight software that is used on-board Turion’s fleet of satellites, including driver development and integration with onboard components.
- Assist in defining and executing test procedures for component-level and system-level validation, including hardware-in-the-loop (HITL) testing.
- Participate in architecture discussions to improve fault detection, isolation, and recovery (FDIR) strategies for spacecraft missions.
- Prepare and maintain comprehensive documentation for flight software, including design specifications, test plans, and user manuals. Ensure documentation is accurate and complies with company standards.
- Provide support for flight software during mission operations. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues that arise during testing and in-flight operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineers, hardware engineers, and mission planners, to address and resolve software-related issues.
Qualifications
Required -
Preferred -
ITAR Requirements :
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. Applicants wishing to view a copy of Turion’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application / interview process should notify the Human Resources Department.
