Head of Enterprise Automation

Turion Space is building the autonomous infrastructure to operate and defend the in-space economy. From our DROID satellites that remove debris and inspect assets, to Starfire OS that enables autonomous space operations, to advanced propulsion and sensing technologies, we are solving some of the hardest problems in space. Our mission is to ensure that space remains usable, safe, and secure for generations to come.

The Head of Enterprise Automation will report into the CIO and will lead Turion’s internal technology strategy for AI, automation, and business systems. This role is responsible for identifying high-friction workflows across the company and eliminating them through automation, AI tooling, and purpose-built internal software. You'll own Turion’s internal Intranet as a product, build cross-functional automation capabilities in service of making Turion operate faster and smarter as we scale.

This role sits within the CIO organization and works closely with leadership across Engineering, Finance, HR, BD, and Operations.

• Own and execute Turion's enterprise AI and automation roadmap, from strategy through implementation.
• Identify high-friction workflows across business functions and eliminate them via automation, LLM integration, RPA, and workflow orchestration tools.
• Own Turion's Intranet as a product evolving it into a unified, AI-enabled operating layer with embedded search, role-based dashboards, and department-specific AI assistants.
• Design and deploy internal copilots and agent-based tools tailored to specific teams (Finance, BD, HR, Engineering Ops, etc.).
• Partner with Finance, HR, BD, Engineering Ops, and IP Strategy to scope, prioritize, and deliver automation initiatives with measurable ROI.
• Continuously evaluate the AI and automation ecosystem, prototype quickly, cut what doesn't work, build when off-the-shelf falls short.
• Own Turion’s BI and analytics platform, integrating data from across the business into a single source of truth that gives leadership visibility into company performance.

• 6+ years of working experience in software engineering or related role with a track record of building and shipping internal tools or automation systems at scale.
• Development experience in at least one programming language (e.g. Python, Go, Type Script)
• Hands-on experience integrating LLMs, AI agents, or ML systems into production workflows.
• Experience building internal AI copilots, agent-based systems, or enterprise automation platforms.
• Strong understanding of APIs, microservices, and workflow orchestration.
• Dev Ops literacy sufficient to contribute to infrastructure decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical initiatives.
• The ability to obtain and maintain an active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.

• Prior work in regulated or security-sensitive environments (defense, aerospace, government contracting).
• Familiarity with agent frameworks (Open Claw, Lang Chain, CrewAI, etc.).
• Familiarity with workflow automation tools (Make, n8n, Zapier).
• Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred).
• Experience at a high-growth startup or rapidly scaling technology organization.
• Exposure to ITAR/EAR compliance or government contracting requirements.
• Experience collecting, integrating, and visualizing operational metrics in a manufacturing or production environment.
• An active Secret or Top Secret security clearance

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.

• 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…