Muon Space · 20 hours ago
Software Engineer Manager, Mission Platform
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$240K/yr - $270K/yr
5+ years expMuon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. They are seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a team responsible for building a platform for on-orbit satellites, focusing on developing scalable and reliable systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and grow a software engineering team responsible for core scheduling and tasking platform services
Define team goals, and technical roadmaps that align with companies priorities
Oversee the development of capabilities for collection scheduling and prioritization, ground contact planning and resource coordination, propulsion and maneuver planning, and customer-facing APIs for tasking and data access
Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical services operating in production
Work with cross-functional stakeholders to translate mission needs into clear requirements and technical specifications
Drive engineering best practices including design reviews, code quality, testing, and observability
Manage team capacity, staffing, and growth, including hiring, coaching, and performance development
Promote a culture of technical ownership, continuous improvement, and pragmatic delivery
Qualification
Required
BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field OR equivalent industry experience
5+ years of software engineering experience and 2+ years of experience managing software engineering team building production systems
Strong technical background in distributed systems, backend services, or platform development
Demonstrated experience building and operating mission-critical services with uptime, reliability, and performance requirements
Experience defining technical direction and driving execution through a team
Strong communication skills and comfort working with cross-functional stakeholders
5+ years of software engineering experience, preferably in Python and C++ in production environments
Knowledge of cloud-native infrastructure (e.g., containers, service orchestration, observability stacks)
Preferred
Experience in aerospace, robotics, logistics, or other domains with real-time scheduling, planning, or resource allocation
Familiarity with optimization techniques and how they integrate into operational systems
Experience designing stable, intuitive customer-facing APIs and developer experiences
Familiarity with data pipelines, simulation frameworks, or mission planning systems
Benefits
Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short & long term disability and life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave
Company
Muon Space
Muon Space is a space systems company that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations for earth intelligence missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$225.8MKey Investors
United States Space ForceCongruent VenturesActivate Capital Partners
2025-10-08Grant· $44.6M
2025-06-12Series B· $44.5M
2025-06-12Debt Financing· $45M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Dyer
CEO
Dan McCleese
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
Recent News
2026-01-20
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