Muon Space
Staff Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure
San Jose, CA · Staff+ · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$210k-$234kDetected 54 days ago
DockerKubernetesCI/CDLinuxDevOpsStatisticsBusiness DevelopmentTest AutomationCommunicationRemote Sensing
About the role
- Muon seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join our Simulation team.
- In this role, you will shape the architectural direction of our Simulation tools.
- This position is hybrid in San Jose, CA.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with engineering management to design and deliver simulation services which meet the needs of stakeholder teams like business development, mission design, operations, and ground and flight software engineering
- Collaborate with the team's physical-modeling experts to develop simulation performance specifications and integrate those simulation models into complete products
- Integrate feedback from client teams to drive iterative improvements to our simulation products
- Collaborate with management to improve team estimation and planning
- Define success metrics to drive team alignment with company goals
- Proven ability to collaborate with specialized experts to deliver complex, cross-functional products
Requirements
- B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field
- 10+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment
- Strong programming experience in both a high-level scripting language and a compiled systems language
Nice to have
- Experience with numerical simulation techniques
- Fluency in statistical analysis
- Knowledge of the Julia language
- Familiarity with Linux systems administration and Docker containers
- Familiarity with cloud deployment environments, like Kubernetes and virtual instances
- Experience with Software-in-the-Loop simulation
- Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps best practices
- General familiarity with orbital satellite operations
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $234,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package.
- Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
- About Muon Space
- 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.
- From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Benefits
- Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale.
- We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
- 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.
Equal opportunity
- In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Visa & Work Authorization
- 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
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