Careers at Muonspace

About the role Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in Mountain View or San Jose, CA. The Software Engineering team at Muon is responsible for software on the spacecraft, at ground stations, in the cloud and for local tools, visualization and simulation. Interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish which could involve enabling a new type of task for the spacecraft, simulating a new component, writing the software for a new piece of hardware, or deploying new algorithms for processing images and other sensor data from the spacecraft. Come work with the team and help build our new software capabilities! Muon is a small and fast growing startup which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. As an intern, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team in a startup environment and have the chance to learn from some of the most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the industry. We're committed to offering an experience where your decisions and contributions play a pivotal role in driving Muon's success. The team is seeking a Flight Software Intern to help develop the software that runs on our satellites and the tools we use to test it. You’ll work alongside flight software engineers on a project scoped for the internship, with mentorship through design, implementation, and testing. Flight software projects may include adding a spacecraft software capability, integrating a hardware component, developing simulations, or improving automated testing and developer tools. You’ll collaborate with software and hardware engineers and gain hands-on experience building reliable software for spacecraft. Responsibilities Develop software for spacecraft or supporting development and test tools. Propose and iterate on software designs with guidance from the team. Write automated tests and use simulation or hardware testing to validate your work. Investigate and debug software issues, including interactions between software and hardware. Participate in code reviews and document your work so other engineers can use and maintain it. Qualifications Programming experience in C, C++, Python, or a similar language through coursework, personal projects, research, or previous internships. Coursework or practical experience in data structures, algorithms, and software development fundamentals. Ability to break down problems, test assumptions, and work through bugs. Willingness to learn unfamiliar tools and systems, ask questions, and communicate technical ideas with teammates. Nice-to-have Skills Previous internship or co-op experience Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. programming, robotics or rocket club, etc.) Understanding of physics and orbital mechanics Experience working with microcontrollers, sensors, or other hardware, including reading technical documentation and datasheets. Exposure to operating systems, real-time software, communication protocols, or simulation. Pay range Bachelor's students $40/hour Master's $45/hour PhD $50/hour 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role Muon Space is building a family of infrared imaging missions designed for global wildfire detection and monitoring, weather and cloud characterization, space-based environmental monitoring, and more. Muon's IR Data Products team builds the analytics system that turns raw imagery from our spacecraft's custom multispectral instruments into calibrated, orthorectified, analysis-ready products — and delivers them fast enough to be useful while a fire is still burning. In this role you will build and operate the production pipeline that does this. Our system ingests raw frames from orbit, calibrates and geolocates them, orthorectifies them into map-projected tiles, and derives fire detections and perimeters — all under a hard latency budget, and increasingly on a continuous basis across a growing constellation. This is hands-on production software engineering on a system with real users and real deadlines. Wildfire response agencies act on what we ship. You will work alongside remote sensing scientists who define what the products must be, and own turning that into code that runs reliably, at scale, and on time. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Build, test, and maintain production data processing pipelines for infrared imagery, from raw frames through calibrated and orthorectified products. Improve pipeline performance against latency targets — profiling, parallelization, and eliminating fixed overhead in the critical path. Implement and operate workflow orchestration for continuous, automated processing across multiple satellites. Build monitoring, alerting, and operational tooling; participate in an on-call rotation for the systems you help build. Work with remote sensing scientists to turn algorithms and prototypes into production-ready, tested, maintainable code. Contribute to code review, testing practices, and technical documentation in a shared codebase. Diagnose and fix data quality and processing failures, including tracing problems back through the pipeline to their source. Learn new topics as needed (remote sensing measurement techniques, geospatial data engineering, customer domain-specific implications). Qualifications BS, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, a physical science, or equivalent practical experience. BS +5 years or MS +3 years of relevant professional experience beyond internships. Solid Python skills, and experience writing code that other people depend on — tested, reviewed, and maintained over time. Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and containerized deployment. Comfort working with data at a scale where naive approaches stop working. Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support). Willingness to learn the science domain well enough to reason about whether output is correct, not just whether the job succeeded. Preferred Qualifications Experience with geospatial data tooling and formats (e.g. XArray, COG, GeoTIFF, NetCDF, GDAL, Zarr). Experience with workflow orchestration systems (Flyte, Airflow, or similar). Experience with performance profiling and optimization of data-intensive systems. Experience with satellite, remote sensing, or other scientific imagery pipelines. Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform or similar). Experience operating production systems on call. Salary The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $212,000 , 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. 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in Mountain View, CA. The Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) Engineering team at Muon is responsible for all GNC on the spacecraft, ranging from sensor and actuator selection to system-level pointing analysis and even writing GNC flight software! Software-focused interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish which could involve performance analysis, creation of new spacecraft operations tools, or even developing new spacecraft functionality. Come work with the team and help design the future GNC for our Spacecraft! Muon is a small and fast growing startup which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. As an intern, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team in a startup environment and have the chance to learn from some of the most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the industry. We're committed to offering an experience where your decisions and contributions play a pivotal role in driving Muon's success. Responsibilities Conduct system-level GNC analysis to support both development and on-orbit operations Develop or improve a GNC software feature or capability Build new tools to analyze, calibrate, and operate on-orbit GNC subsystems Write, improve, and automate GNC performance and regression software tests Qualifications Classwork in software engineering, as well as mechanical/aerospace engineering, applied physics, and/or EE/filtering/estimation Programming skills in C++ and/or python. Julia is a plus! Interest in spacecraft attitude estimation and control Nice-to-have Skills Previous internship or co-op experience Experience with hardware/software integration, mechatronics projects, etc Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, formula SAE, solar car, etc.) Experience with attitude estimation or control Pay range Bachelor's $40/hour Master's $45/hour Next PhD $50/hour 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role Muon Space is building and operating a growing portfolio of infrared (IR) space missions — starting with the FireSat constellation — that generate mission-critical imagery and analytics of interest to the US Defense and Intelligence (D&I) communities. Muon's IR Missions and Data team is building the software systems that process, package, and deliver data from these missions to government end-users, including customers within the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and other members of the Intelligence Community (IC). This role will be the technical lead on building the software pipelines that process and deliver data from Muon's IR missions to government programs. The engineer in this role will design, build, and operate the production software infrastructure that connects Muon's spacecraft and data platform to government-facing systems. This will include developing data processing and integrating data delivery pipelines with government software architectures in classified environments. In this role, the candidate will initially focus on three key areas: Build and operate government-facing data pipelines: Design, implement, and run the production pipelines in Muon's cloud infrastructure that process IR mission data and deliver it to NRO and other government customers. Take ownership of adapting processing pipelines to operate in classified environments. Integration with US Government software architectures: Own the software integration between Muon's data platform and government software architectures, including NRO systems and other IC data infrastructure. This includes designing interfaces, meeting security and compliance requirements, and shepherding data flows into classified environments. NITF and government data product engineering: Serve as the engineering owner for National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF) formatting of Muon's IR imagery products, including metadata design, validation, and iteration with government customers. Additionally, the role will work closely with Muon's Business Development (BD) team and D&I community end-users to clarify customer needs and shape the technical roadmap for government-facing software. This role will interact with Muon's software, data platform, instrument, and mission operations teams to ensure that government-program pipelines are cleanly integrated with Muon's mission-agnostic software architectures, and will interact with government stakeholders and program offices to align on requirements, security posture, and delivery. The ideal candidate has deep experience with US Government software architectures — particularly at or with the NRO — and has hands-on experience deploying and operating software infrastructure in classified environments. They combine strong geospatial domain knowledge (geospatial processing, packages, and infrastructure) with software engineering rigor, including experience with NITF and other government imagery formats. Responsibilities Design, build, and operate the production software pipelines in Muon's cloud infrastructure that process and deliver data from Muon's IR missions to government programs. Own the software integration between Muon's data platform and US Government software architectures, including NRO systems and other IC data infrastructure. Deploy, operate, and maintain software infrastructure that delivers Muon data into classified environments, including meeting relevant security, compliance, and accreditation requirements. Engineering owner for NITF file formatting of Muon's IR imagery products, including metadata design, validation, iteration with customers, and integration of vendor NITF tooling into Muon pipelines. Write production-ready code for product processing and delivery pipelines. Work closely with Muon's BD team and government end-users to clarify customer needs and translate them into technical requirements and software designs. Cross-functional work with Muon teams in software, data platform, systems engineering, instrument engineering, operations, and program management to ensure the success of government programs. Ensure the product quality, quantitative validation, and integrity of Muon's government-facing data products and services are of the highest standard. Qualifications Bachelors with 8+ years or MS with 6+ years of relevant experience. 5+ years building production software systems, including data or geospatial pipelines. Knowledge of US Government software architectures, particularly those used by the NRO and broader Intelligence Community. Experience integrating data delivery systems into customer systems, preferably into US Government systems Experience building and operating high-volume data processing pipelines in commercial and/or government cloud infrastructure. Exceptional skills in Python-based development, plus comfort with adjacent languages/tools used in government software stacks. Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support, program management). Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment while meeting the rigor required of government programs. Active US security clearance; TS/SCI strongly preferred. Preferred Qualifications Strongly preferred: Experience deploying and operating software infrastructure in classified environments, particularly NRO environments (e.g., IC-level cloud, cross-domain systems, classified enclaves). Strongly preferred: Experience working at or with the NRO (as an employee, contractor, or vendor integrator). Direct experience delivering imagery or geospatial data products into NRO ground systems or IC data services. Experience with National Imagery Transmission Format (NITF) file formatting, including metadata tagging, TREs, and downstream consumer requirements. Strong geospatial domain knowledge, including hands-on experience with geospatial processing, common geospatial packages (e.g., GDAL/OGR, rasterio, PROJ), and geospatial data infrastructure. Familiarity with common geospatial data formats (such as Cloud Optimized GeoTIFF, NITF, and related IC formats). Experience with cross-domain solutions and moving data between unclassified and classified environments. Experience working with infrared and/or novel imaging instrument data. Experience integrating third-party government software into production pipelines. Experience working with large geospatial datasets. Experience working directly with government customers and program offices to understand needs and pain points. Familiarity with government accreditation processes (e.g., ATO, RMF) and DevSecOps in classified environments. Salary The salary range for this role is $192,000 - $213,000, 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. 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role Muon seeks a Flight Software Engineer to join our satellite flight software team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated versatile software developer with significant previous experience developing robust bare-metal / RTOS embedded devices or appliances. In this role, you will design, develop, integrate, and test the software and firmware that runs on our orbiting satellites. Responsibilities Integral member of the team defining and building Muon’s satellite bus and payload platform Translate concepts and requirements into design and working implementations, supporting through to on-orbit operations Design, bring up, and support the embedded software environment that runs in our satellite flight systems and peripherals using ARM Cortex-M CPUs. Participate in evaluating and selecting technologies for our software foundation Provide technical leadership to key projects, organizing cross-functional teams to deliver mission critical capabilities Develop application, platform, and driver functionality in our flight software environment and teach others how to use it Integrate compute and peripheral subsystems in both software and hardware Develop technical strategy documents for an entire organization or multiple teams, including architectural patterns, shared libraries, and common services. Collaborate with hardware team members on the design and bring up of Muon hardware Collaborate with software team members to set flight software architecture, select infrastructure and tools, and communicate with cloud backends. Participate in developing software and hardware-in-the-loop test strategies Qualifications B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field 7+ years experience as a software engineer in a team environment Strong C/C++ programming, with some practical familiarity of other languages Great embedded systems fundamentals: resource-efficient design, low-level drivers, bit manipulation, responsive software and IRQ handling, RTOS frameworks, I/O and communication buses. Integration and control of external hardware devices Read and understand hardware data sheets Excellent communication and presentation skills Experience working on government/defense projects Current TS security clearance Nice-to-have Skills Experience working in flight software or some closely related domain Knowledge of industry-standard data formats and schemas (ProtoBuf, YAML, JSON, etc) Rust and Python experience Familiarity with a Linux-based development environment Experience with one or more of: embedded linux, FPGA, HW design, RF communication systems, network architecture. End-to-end development from product concept to delivery to customer/market. Salary The salary range for this role is $228,000 - $252,000 , 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. 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the Role Muon seeks a Senior Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering & IT team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across multiple security domains and can operate independently to protect Muon’s infrastructure, data, and people. You will own and advance our security posture across our satellites, ground systems, mission networks, and cloud infrastructure while contributing to compliance efforts including NIST 800-171 and ITAR/EAR requirements. Aerospace security is the core of this role: you will secure satellite and flight software, embedded systems, command-and-control (C2) interfaces, ground systems, and the communication links that connect them. This position may be fully on-site at our San Jose office, hybrid, or fully remote from an approved U.S. location. Responsibilities Design and implement cybersecurity controls for satellite software, ground systems, communication links, and mission infrastructure Develop secure software practices for mission systems, including threat modeling, code reviews, vulnerability management, and security testing Monitor mission networks and satellite systems for cyber threats, investigate incidents, and coordinate containment and recovery Collaborate with aerospace, software, systems, and compliance teams to ensure missions meet security, safety, and regulatory requirements Own network security architecture including firewall rule management, IDS/IPS tuning, network segmentation, and VPN infrastructure Assess vulnerabilities in flight software, embedded systems, command-and-control interfaces, and satellite communication protocols, and coordinate remediation with engineering teams Administer and harden IAM systems (Okta, AWS IAM) including SSO integrations, conditional access policies, privilege access reviews, and lifecycle automation Develop and maintain security monitoring and alerting using SIEM platforms, building detection rules and response playbooks Conduct security assessments of new tools, vendors, and architectural changes before deployment Drive cloud security posture management across AWS environments including IAM policies, S3 bucket security, security group reviews, and CloudTrail/GuardDuty monitoring Support CMMC Level 2 and NIST SP 800-171 compliance — maintain SSP control narratives, collect evidence, and prepare for assessments Develop and deliver security awareness training and phishing simulation campaigns Lead or support incident response activities including containment, forensic analysis, root cause determination, and post-incident reporting Maintain and improve data loss prevention (DLP) controls for CUI and sensitive data Contribute to security policy development and keep documentation current as the environment evolves Qualifications 5+ years of experience in information security or security engineering roles Active TS/SCI clearance, or eligibility to obtain one Familiarity with satellite communication protocols, embedded systems, and RF or space-ground link security Experience securing aerospace or mission systems — satellites, ground systems, embedded/flight software, or command-and-control (C2) interfaces Experience with secure software practices — threat modeling, code review, security testing, and vulnerability management Deep understanding of identity and access management principles and hands-on Okta or Azure AD administration Proficiency with cloud security in AWS (IAM, VPC, Security Groups, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Config) Experience with SIEM platforms (Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic, or similar) for log analysis and detection engineering Solid networking knowledge — firewalls, proxies, DNS security, network segmentation, packet analysis Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-171, CMMC, SOC 2, or ISO 27001 Excellent written and verbal communication skills — able to convey risk and technical findings to both engineers and leadership Nice-to-Have Skills Relevant certifications (CISSP, GIAC, CEH, AWS Security Specialty, or similar) Experience with infrastructure-as-code security (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD pipeline security Background in environments subject to ITAR/EAR export control requirements Experience supporting U.S. Government, DoD, or national security space programs Salary The salary range for this role is $154,000 - $207,000 , 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. 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role Muon seeks a talented Spacecraft Attitude Control System (ACS) AKA Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) hardware engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate has experience or is excited to work with attitude sensors and actuators from component sizing analysis through build-vs-buy decisions, integration, testing, and on-orbit support. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Evaluate GNC sensor and actuator trade space to meet power, cost, performance, and ConOps requirements Characterize GNC hardware performance and interactions with other systems, like software, electrical, and thermal Build, validate and improve simulation models of GNC components Perform trade studies to inform sensor and actuator configuration on the spacecraft Define and execute test plans for design verification, qualification testing, and acceptance testing, at the standalone component level and integrated system level Work with the Supply Chain team to manage vendor interactions and ensure products are delivered on schedule and with the expected performance Work with the integration and hardware teams on system integration Monitor the performance of GNC hardware on orbit and support anomaly resolution, participating with on-call rotations as needed Support hardware-in-the-loop test planning, execution, and validation Keep up to date on the state of the art of the industry Qualifications Master’s degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering or applied physics, or equivalent years of experience hands-on with GNC hardware Familiarity with common models of spacecraft attitude sensors and actuators No work experience is explicitly required; the role will include more autonomy and responsibility with more experience Availability to work in our San Jose location Excellent communication and presentation skills Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week Nice-to-have Skills A passion for shipping real products quickly A commitment to keeping complexity as low as possible Hands-on experience building mechatronics projects that work A track record of writing code that others enjoy reading Salary The salary range for this role is $157,000 - $179,000 , 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. 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role We are seeking a Technical Project Manager (TPM) to drive cross-functional planning and execution for our Software programs. In this role, you will work closely with engineering leaders across software, hardware, science, and product to coordinate efforts from early concept through delivery to (literal!) launch. You will develop schedules and milestones, uncover gaps, flag risks, support resource planning, and ensure clear communication across stakeholders. As a Software TPM, you’ll help teams stay aligned, unblock issues quickly, and deliver critical software capabilities that power Muon’s mission. You will provide the structure and process discipline required to scale our development efforts, while enabling teams to make fast, high-quality decisions in a complex, interdisciplinary environment. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Program Planning & Roadmapping: Define objectives, scope, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders. Scheduling & Execution Management: Build and maintain project timelines, track dependencies, monitor progress, and adjust plans as priorities shift. Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early, coordinate mitigation plans, surface blockers, and drive timely resolution. Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across software, hardware, science, and product teams, ensuring aligned deliverables and clear handoffs. Communication & Reporting: Provide concise, actionable updates to stakeholders and leadership on progress, changes, risks, and decisions. Process & Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in workflows, propose improvements, and help implement better practices and tools. Resource & Capacity Planning: Assist in forecasting resource needs, tracking capacity, and supporting prioritization and staffing decisions. Release Planning & Readiness: Coordinate software releases, track readiness criteria, and communicate expectations to impacted teams. Qualifications BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience. Demonstrated ability to establish and optimize software project management processes. Strong technical background with knowledge of software development methods, tools, and infrastructure. Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders. Experience leading cross-functional planning, scheduling, and risk management across multiple teams. Results-oriented mindset with a bias toward clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement. Excited to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities. Nice to have Experience in aerospace, robotics, logistics, or other domains with real-time high-reliability software development requirements. Experience reviewing technical documentation, architecture proposals, or requirements specifications. Comfort with Jira, Confluence and other productivity tools Exposure to OKR or goal-setting frameworks, and alignment of program priorities with company objectives. Ability to work effectively in distributed team environments. Salary The salary range for this role is $181,000 - $207,000 , 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. 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role Muon seeks a Senior Flight Dynamics Software Engineer to join our Mission Planning Platform team and help lead the buildout of our flight dynamics capability. Partnering with our flight dynamics lead, you will own major workstreams end-to-end — from architecture through production deployment and operations — across orbit determination, maneuver planning, and constellation-scale automation. You'll also help grow the team by mentoring earlier-career engineers and representing flight dynamics in cross-team technical forums. Responsibilities Own major MuFDS (Muon’s in-house flight dynamics system) workstreams end-to-end (architecture, implementation, validation, and operational rollout) across areas such as automated maneuver planning, stationkeeping and collision avoidance, and maneuver reconstruction. Drive architecture and design decisions for flight dynamics capabilities that span team boundaries. Support on-orbit propulsion operations, including commissioning campaigns and routine maneuvers, in coordination with propulsion vendors and subcontractors. Lead operational response for orbit determination and maneuver-related anomalies, including deep-dive root-cause investigations and follow-on system improvements. Represent flight dynamics in mission readiness reviews, cross-team design reviews, and interactions with external partners. Evolve Muon's OD pipeline toward more advanced and robust methods (e.g. statistical filtering, factor graph methods, improved dynamics modeling). Mentor earlier-career engineers on flight dynamics fundamentals, software craftsmanship, and Muon's ground systems. Qualifications B.S. or higher in aerospace engineering, astrodynamics, physics, applied math, or related field (M.S. preferred). 5+ years of experience in flight dynamics software development and operations. Direct, hands-on experience planning, executing, and reconstructing propulsive maneuvers for operational LEO spacecraft. Strong proficiency in C++ and Python, with a track record of production-level contributions in both. Solid grounding in flight dynamics fundamentals: orbital mechanics, propagation, orbit determination, maneuver design. Demonstrated ability to lead technical work across functional boundaries and communicate clearly with non-FD stakeholders (GNC, Systems, Operations, external vendors). Ability to translate first-principles analysis into production-level code. Familiarity with modern software engineering practices (version control, code review, automated testing) in a Linux-based environment. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities. Nice-to-have Skills Hands-on experience implementing and operating OD systems, including practical familiarity with filter tuning, residual analysis, and dynamics model calibration. Experience with astrodynamics software, either open-source (e.g., GMAT, Orekit) or commercial (e.g., Ansys STK/ODTK, FreeFlyer). Experience taking a spacecraft from LEOP through steady-state operations. Experience with conjunction assessment / collision avoidance workflows. Experience with scheduling or constrained optimization problems (e.g., pass scheduling, contact planning). Experience with cloud-based services or ground software systems. Salary The salary range for this role is $213,000 - $237,000 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.

About the role Muon Space seeks a talented FPGA Engineer with RF processing Expertise to join our High Performance Compute (HPC) team. In this role, you will implement HDL/RTL for digital signal processing of RF systems on FPGAs, and design and optimize these algorithms. You'll work at the intersection of RF theory, algorithm development, software defined radio (SDR), and high performance digital FPGA design to deliver high-performance wireless communication and RF sensing products. If you thrive on complex challenges in a dynamic startup environment and want to build the future of Earth observation, we want to hear from you. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Implement and optimize RF processing algorithms on FPGAs for real-time execution; support algorithm prototyping and modelling and porting to ARM FPGA-SoCs Design, simulate, implement and integrate DSP and modulation algorithms for RF applications (Communications, ESM, Radar, etc.) Collaborate with RF hardware engineers on communications and instrument bring-up, calibration routines, and system integration, and team up with other software departments Author technical documentation, design specifications, and test reports Qualifications BS/MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field 3+ years of professional experience in FPGA development of RF algorithms and translating prototype algorithms into FPGA implementations Experience with general RF digital signal processing techniques in some of the following areas: spectrum monitoring, signal intelligence, modulation/demodulation, filtering, channel estimation, equalization, synchronization, AGC, DPD, etc. Profound expertise in RTL/HDL (Verilog / System Verilog / VHDL) and FPGA system architecture and design flows Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support, etc.) Familiarity with modern software development tooling and best practices Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Experience in systems analysis, troubleshooting and design, with a strong understanding of the interplays between hardware and software Experience working with a distributed team of developers across multiple groups and departments Familiarity with Xilinx/AMD RFSoC or MPSoC Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust for embedded and real-time systems Experience with Python-based development and analysis Familiarity with FPGA-based DSP techniques DPD (Digital Predistortion), beamforming, MIMO, or radar signal processing Communications: Modulation schemes (QAM, OFDM, FSK), channel coding, multirate signal processing, and adaptive filtering RF concepts: mixers, PLLs, ADCs/DACs, IQ imbalance, frequency planning, link budgets Calibration algorithms (DC offset, IQ correction, LO leakage) Experience working on space-based applications Exposure to CI/CD pipelines for embedded firmware Proficient with version control (Git), debugging tools (JTAG, GDB), and lab instrumentation What You’ll Bring A systems-level mindset that connects RF physics, DSP mathematics, and FPGA implementation Strong analytical and debugging skills for solving RF/FPGA hardware bugs Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team Excellent written and verbal communication skills Salary The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $212,000, 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. 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. 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 Team 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. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA ITAR/EAR Requirements 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.