Senior Remote Sensing Engineer- Missile Detection

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.

• 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 needed

• 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.