Senior Platform Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Turion Space is seeking an experienced Senior Platform Engineer to join our platform engineering team. This role requires advanced expertise in CI / CD practices, cloud services (particularly AWS), containerization, and infrastructure as code. While our current infrastructure primarily uses AWS, we're building our platform and products with infrastructure agnosticism in mind - whether cloud or on-premises. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design and implementation of our internal developer platforms while assisting with our current infrastructure needs.

If you are passionate about space technology, thrive in building scalable platform solutions, and have the skills to significantly contribute to our platform engineering initiatives, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Platform Development :

Design and drive implementation of internal developer platforms and self-service tools

Develop abstraction layers that enable infrastructure portability across different deployment targets

Build and optimize reusable infrastructure components and templates, ensuring cross-environment portability

Design and implement platform APIs and tools that abstract away infrastructure-specific details

Establish cloud-agnostic observability and monitoring solutions

Define and implement standardized deployment patterns and workflows

Architect and enhance our container orchestration platform improvements

Develop comprehensive platform documentation and training materials

Guide development teams in their transition to self-service capabilities

Immediate Impact :

Help maintain and optimize existing AWS infrastructure and deployment pipelines

Support immediate production issues and deployments

Assist in implementing security best practices across our platform and infrastructure

Contribute to disaster recovery and business continuity plans

Implement and manage advanced secrets management solutions

Participate in on-call rotations and assist with incident response efforts

Support teams with their current CI / CD and deployment needs

Help teams design cloud-agnostic solutions while working within current AWS constraints

Minimum Qualifications

8+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, or platform engineering

Proven track record of implementing large-scale platforms and infrastructure

Expert-level knowledge of CI / CD concepts and extensive experience with industry-standard tools

Deep expertise with AWS services and architectures, particularly around containerization and orchestration

Advanced proficiency in infrastructure as code tools, especially AWS CDK

Expert-level knowledge in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript)

Extensive experience with containerization technologies and orchestration platforms

Comprehensive understanding of networking, security, and infrastructure concepts

Experience with both cloud and on-premises infrastructure management

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to drive technical initiatives

Outstanding communication skills

Physical ability to occasionally work with server equipment (lifting up to 50 pounds, rack mounting)

The ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret or Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience building and maintaining large-scale internal developer platforms

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional)

Experience in platform engineering roles within aerospace or high-tech industries

Advanced skills in Python and Go, with a history of significant contributions to open-source projects

Experience implementing GitOps practices in large-scale environments

Deep knowledge of enterprise Linux distributions and their management at scale

Experience designing and implementing advanced monitoring and observability solutions

Track record of successful problem-solving in high-pressure, mission-critical environments

Knowledge of multiple cloud providers and their architectural differences

Experience with hybrid infrastructure solutions and implementation

Familiarity with compliance standards relevant to the aerospace industry (e.g., NIST, ITAR)

Experience with financial aspects of platform and infrastructure management

Knowledge of machine learning operations (MLOps) and experience integrating ML workflows into CI / CD pipelines

Senior DevOps Engineer : $174,000 - $215,000 USD

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 : ​

Equity : Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

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, sick 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 : $174K - $215K