Software Engineering Manager, Ground Stations

About the roleMuon seeks a Software Engineering Manager to join our team that enables reliable, low latency and high volume communication with our satellites using ground stations around the world. The ideal candidate is a capable people manager and has experience with deploying highly reliable distributed systems in a mixed cloud environment. Previous experience working on interdisciplinary projects is a strong asset, such as radios, robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, or aerospace.ResponsibilitiesLead a team of software engineers in developing distributed systems and protocols for reliable high volume communication with satellites in coordination with our ground station providersRecruit and plan for an organization that must scale to take advantage of the quickly improving capabilities for satellite communicationsGuide the team in assessing, experimenting with and deploying new technologies and state of the art techniquesWork closely with Operations Engineering teams to ensure efficient and reliable communications with our satellitesOrganize and prioritize team projects to align with critical mission needs, reduce overall toil and build a platform that will enable Muon's customers to quickly scale up their constellations of satellitesCreate an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture that fosters high productivity and opportunities for growthIdentify and implement processes, tools, and infrastructure that help accelerate our design and development effortTake risks to enable great leaps in the capabilities of our systemsQualifications3+ years direct management experience of 5+ people10+ years experience on high performing software teamsSignificant current/previous hands-on technical work on an interdisciplinary project (such as radio, robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace)B.S. in computer science, electrical engineering, mathematics or related fieldAbout Muon SpaceFounded 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.Taking Care of Our TeamAt Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide 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.ITAR/EAR RequirementsThis 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-17