Muon Space
Senior Program Manager, Secure Space Data Systems
San Jose, CA · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorship$175k-$208kDetected 10 hours ago
TypeScriptCybersecurityBusiness DevelopmentCadenceFPGAEmbedded SystemsHardware DesignLeadershipCommunicationRemote Sensing
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About the role
- This is a hands-on role at the intersection of hardware development, embedded firmware, security engineering, and government mission capture.
- This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Own the integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and risk register for the program
- Drive the program through design reviews, hardware build and integration, test campaigns, and demonstration milestones - meeting all internal and customer commitments
- Own the program's security and compliance posture, including controlled-material handling and coordination with government security processes and certification requirements
- Contribute directly to the engineering and design of the system - architecture and trade studies, requirements development, design analysis, and hands-on support of integration and test
- Partner closely with the Mission Manager, Chief Engineer, and cross-disciplinary technical leads to drive technical decision-making
- Own configuration control and drive resolution of cross-functional issues quickly, escalating to program leadership when needed
- Capture and Proposal Support
- Support active proposal and capture efforts with technical artifacts and cost and schedule inputs, without derailing baseline execution
- 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.
Requirements
- 6+ years of professional experience in program management of complex technical system development spanning hardware and software
- Direct experience with space, defense, or aerospace programs that handle CUI or classified data
- Experience leading testbed, HITL, or ground-segment development and running structured verification or demonstration campaigns
- U.S. Citizenship required (program is ITAR-restricted)
Nice to have
- Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
- Prior experience integrating NSA Type 1 cryptographic units (e.g., HAIPE-class devices) or managing COMSEC/CCI on a flight program
- Direct experience working with SDA, NRO, USSF Space Systems Command, or similar customer offices
- Familiarity with embedded firmware and FPGA development lifecycles - board bring-up, driver development, DITL testing
- Experience running IR&D or capability-development programs whose artifacts feed concurrent proposals and captures
- Experience supporting classified proposal development and color-team reviews
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credentials
Compensation
- The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $208,000, 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.
- 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.
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.
Company info
- Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.
- 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
- Citizenship required (program is ITAR-restricted)
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