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
$186k–$202k/yr
About the role Muon seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of electrical engineers who tailor Muon's spacecraft platforms to specific missions. This team owns all electrical customization a mission requires. This in…
Skills: Electrical engineering, Team leadership, Avionics, Power distribution, Harness design
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 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
$186k–$202k/yr
About the role Muon seeks an Engineering Manager to lead a team of mechanical engineers who tailor Muon's spacecraft platforms to specific missions. Starting from our common platform building blocks, this team designs pa…
Skills: Mechanical engineering, Team leadership, Spacecraft design, CAD, SolidWorks
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$175k–$208k/yr
About the role Muon Space seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the development, demonstration, and productization of secure data-handling capabilities for our satellite platforms. This work directly expands the set of …
Skills: Program management, Hardware development, Embedded systems, Security engineering, Cryptographic hardware
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
$175k–$208k/yr
About the role We are seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager (TPM) to drive cross-functional planning and execution for our IR Data Product Team. This role will focus on managing the delivery of improvements and new …
Skills: Technical project management, Cross-functional coordination, Data pipeline processing, Software development lifecycle, Cloud computing
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$177k–$203k/yr
About the role Muon Space is hiring a Product Manager to own the software that runs on our spacecraft. Reporting to a Director of Product Management, you will own the end-to-end capabilities and roadmap for the flight so…
Skills: Product management, Flight software, Embedded systems, Robotics, Deep-tech software
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$177k–$203k/yr
About the role Muon Space is hiring a Product Manager to own how much data our missions get to the ground, and how we prove it. Reporting to a Director of Product Management, you will own bits-to-ground communications ac…
Skills: Product management, Software product lifecycle, Communications systems, Simulation, Test infrastructure
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$206k–$232k/yr
About the role Muon seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead earth observation programs for U.S. Government customers. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at the intersection of payload engineering …
Skills: Program management, Aerospace engineering, Defense development, Systems engineering, Payload engineering
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 · On-site
POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY Responsible for the overall success of the hotel, ensuring guest satisfaction targets and managing the overall customer experience. This role includes achieving positive associate satisfactio…
Skills: Hospitality management, Customer experience, Team leadership, Financial management, Staff training
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$160k–$210k/yr
We are seeking a highly strategic and results-driven Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Procurement to lead sourcing and supplier management initiatives including, but not limited to engineering, product development …
Skills: Strategic Sourcing, Procurement, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, Category Management
San Francisco, California, United States · On-site
$281k–$391k/yr
Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Design, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. 15 years of product management experience in technol…
Skills: Product Management, AI/LLM-driven workflows, Generative UI, Front-end development, UI infrastructure
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$135k–$180k/yr
Company Description WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made acce…
Skills: Construction accounting, Contract administration, Oracle ERP, Cost management, Financial reporting
San Jose, California, United States · Hybrid
$231k–$330k/yr
Zscaler (NASDAQ: ZS) accelerates digital transformation so customers can be more agile, efficient, resilient, and secure. The Zscaler Zero Trust Exchange™️ platform protects thousands of customers from cyberattacks and d…
Skills: Product management, Product leadership, Data security, AI/ML technologies, DLP
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$200k–$250k/yr
The Director, System Validation Engineering is responsible for defining and leading the system-level validation strategy for DSP chips and related products such as AEC and ZF modules used in next-generation AI clusters, …
Skills: System validation, Hardware testing, Product qualification, Technical leadership, Ethernet standards
San Jose, California, United States · On-site
$160k–$200k/yr
At E Tech Group, joining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinking experts. We’re one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients t…
Skills: Controls engineering, Project management, Team leadership, PLC programming, HMI programming
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The Senior Director will lead a multidisciplinary organization to architect, design, and deliver a catalog of spacecraft components including electronics, RF, and deployable systems. They will also own component roadmaps, manage budgets and schedules, and mentor team managers to support organizational growth.
Candidates must have 15+ years of experience in high-reliability systems and 8+ years of people management experience. A degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Computer Engineering is required, along with expertise in designing low-volume, high-mix hardware.
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 heart of every Muon spacecraft across three subteams: Electronics & Embedded (avionics, power electronics, RF, and electrical test), Modules & Mechanisms (integrated modules and actuation mechanisms, plus design support to our instrument and propulsion teams), and Solar & Deployables (solar arrays and deployable systems). The role reports to Muon's Senior Director of Hardware Engineering.
The ideal candidate is a seasoned, cross-disciplinary leader experienced at organizing and scaling rapidly growing teams, with strong program management skills. Experience designing and manufacturing low-volume, high-mix products efficiently is a must.
This role is split between our San Jose and Mountain View locations, with the expectation of regular onsite days at both.
The salary range for this role is $233,000 - $262,000, 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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