San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$227k–$267k/yr
About the role Muon Space is hiring a Senior Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our internal Information Systems. You will be responsible for designing and managing various internal software an…
Skills: Product management, Product strategy, Roadmap development, Enterprise architecture, Software integration
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$184k–$208k/yr
About the role Muon Space is seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer specialized in onboard networking, cryptography and security to design the network fabric and security architecture of our next-generation spacecraft, to join o…
Skills: FPGA engineering, RTL design, SystemVerilog, Verilog, VHDL
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$210k–$234k/yr
About the role We are looking for a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead the team responsible for building the platform that operates the flight and payload systems for on-orbit satellites. This team owns the core…
Skills: Software engineering management, Flight software, C++, Python, Rust
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$216k–$242k/yr
About the Role Muon seeks a Staff Mission Lead Systems Engineer to join our Mission Execution team. At Muon, we are developing multiple missions to help understand and act on Earth and climate intelligence. As a Staff Mi…
Skills: Systems engineering, Mission architecture, Spacecraft design, Requirements management, System modeling
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$202k–$223k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Staff Mechanical Engineer to serve as the mechanical design technical lead for one of our satellite classes. You'll own and iterate on the class-level mechanical architecture- bus structure, t…
Skills: Mechanical architecture, Spacecraft design, Structural mechanics, Thermal management, Environmental testing
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$183k–$198k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Senior Mechanical Engineer to serve as a hardware expert in component design. You’ll own the mechanical direction of the component from requirements definition to installation on the launch ve…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, SolidWorks, Structural analysis, Thermal design, Dynamics
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$210k–$234k/yr
About the role Muon Space is hiring an Engineering Manager (Manager or Senior Manager level, based on experience) to lead our Compute Components team as part of the High Performance Compute (HPC) team: the engineers buil…
Skills: Engineering management, FPGA, GPU, Embedded systems, Hardware-integrated systems
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$184k–$208k/yr
About the role Muon is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Platform team. This team builds and operates the paved roads (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, AWS, IAM, data infrastructure, and mor…
Skills: Python, C++, Rust, Kubernetes, Terraform
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$156k–$186k/yr
About the role Muon Space is seeking a GPU Engineer to join our High Performance Compute (HPC) team. You will design and develop GPU-accelerated software that runs onboard orbiting satellites, powering mission-critical w…
Skills: GPU programming, CUDA, C++, Rust, Python
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$144k–$177k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join our Spacecraft Structures & Missions team — the group that tailors Muon's spacecraft platforms to specific customer missions. In this role you'll own the mechanical…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Spacecraft structures, SolidWorks, Structural analysis, Thermal analysis
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$233k–$262k/yr
About the role Muon seeks an experienced leader to build and guide our Spacecraft Components organization through our next stage of rapid growth. This organization designs, qualifies, and delivers the components at the h…
Skills: Spacecraft components, Avionics, Power electronics, RF engineering, Mechanical design
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$184k–$208k/yr
About the Role Muon seeks a Senior Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering & IT team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across multiple security domains and can operate independently to protect Muon’s …
Skills: Endpoint security, Network security, Vulnerability management, Identity and access management, Okta
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$156k–$186k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Software Engineer to join our Mission Frontend team. In this role you will build and ship features across our Mission Command platform, the consolidated frontend for mission operations, custom…
Skills: TypeScript, Frontend Development, React, CI/CD, Technical Design
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$202k–$223k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Microwave Systems Lead to spin up and lead a microwave instruments and data products team at Muon. This is a cornerstone position where you will be responsible for all elements of Muon’s micro…
Skills: Microwave Instrument Design, Hardware Engineering, Digital Signal Processing, Data Product Production, Team Leadership
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$210k–$234k/yr
About the role Muon Space is seeking a Staff Architect for the High Performance Compute (HPC) team, to define and evolve the end-to-end architecture of our onboard compute platform. You'll be the technical center of grav…
Skills: System-level architecture, Compute-platform architecture, FPGA, GPU, CPU
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$210k–$234k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead our Software Platform team. This team builds and operates the paved roads (CI/CD, Kubernetes, Terraform, Bazel, AWS, IAM, data infrastructure, and m…
Skills: Engineering Management, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, CI/CD
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$177k–$203k/yr
About the role Muon Space is hiring a Product Manager to own key spacecraft platform subsystems including power, GNC, and propulsion. Reporting to the Director of Product Management - Spacecraft, you will own the end-to-…
Skills: Product management, Hardware product lifecycle, Spacecraft subsystems, Power systems, Propulsion systems
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$233k–$262k/yr
About the role The Chief of Staff is the SVP's deputy and partner in running Mission Execution. You are responsible for the operational integrity and execution of the organization's highest priorities, and your central m…
Skills: Operational excellence, Strategic planning, Program management, Engineering leadership, Process improvement
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$142k–$169k/yr
About the role Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test equipment, physics simulations, customer-facing APIs and services, user interfaces, scheduling algorithms, data pipelines, comput…
Skills: C++, Python, TypeScript, Embedded software, Algorithms
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$156k–$186k/yr
About the role Muon Space is looking for a Platform Engineer to own the shared technical foundation of our High Performance Compute (HPC) team. This is an engineering-track, individual-contributor role. You'll own the bu…
Skills: FPGA, GPU, Build systems, Test environments, Integration pipelines
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The Senior Product Manager will own the end-to-end strategy, roadmap, and delivery of internal Information Systems and tools. They will act as a bridge between technical software teams and business operations to scale critical systems for manufacturing, supply chain, and mission execution.
Candidates must have at least 7 years of product management experience, preferably within the aerospace, defense, or deep-tech hardware manufacturing industries. A bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience is required, along with strong technical fluency and experience with enterprise software integrations.
Muon Space is hiring a Senior Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our internal Information Systems. You will be responsible for designing and managing various internal software and tools, integrating with industry-leading commercial solutions, and defining the entire Information Systems product lineup and roadmap.
Our proprietary systems and enterprise architecture are what enable us to manage our supply chain, manufacturing, financial operations, and mission execution. You will lead the charge on scaling critical business systems to keep pace with our rapidly expanding launch manifest.
The work requires a balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution—identifying where Muon Space can gain a strategic advantage through custom-built software and where we should seamlessly integrate with best-in-class third-party platforms. You will act as the bridge between technical software teams and business operations, putting your fingerprints on the operational foundation of the company.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
The salary range for this role is $227,000- $267,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
Constellations for a safe and resilient world
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems company that designs, builds, and operates mission-optimized satellite constellations to deliver critical data and enable real-time compute and decision-making in space. Its proprietary technology stack, Halo™, integrates advanced spacecraft platforms, robust payload integration and management, and a powerful software-defined orchestration layer to enable high-performance capabilities at unprecedented speed – from concept to orbit. With state-of-the-art production facilities in Silicon Valley and a growing track record of defense, civil, and commercial and national security customers, Muon Space is redefining how mission-critical intelligence is delivered from space. For more information on Muon Space, visit: https://www.muonspace.com/
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