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About the role Muon seeks a Senior Mission Lead Systems Engineer to join our Mission Engineering team. At Muon, we are developing multiple missions to help understand and act on Earth and climate intelligence. As a Senior Mission Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for a specific Muon mission, owning the end-to-end technical success from concept through on-orbit operations for our most demanding missions, spanning both government and high-assurance commercial programs. This role is pivotal as we scale our engineering rigor to meet the exacting standards of any customer requiring high-reliability systems, including those in the U.S. Government (USG), Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and select commercial sectors. In this role you will have a “big-picture” view of mission execution, spanning the full lifecycle of mission design - from initial formulation with the Business Development team, through execution with the space vehicle hardware and software teams, to on-orbit validation and mission performance monitoring with the Operations team. You will be the primary technical interface with customers and cross functional team leads to develop requirements and ICDs, work with other Systems Engineers to perform system modeling, develop test plans with AI&T teams, and identify and reduce risk across the program with Program Managers. Muon is a lean and agile team, so keys to success in this role are your ability to “right-size” analysis and processes for differing levels of system maturity and risk, your flexibility to work with changing demands and schedules, and your effective communication of technical content to a diverse audience. Responsibilities Serve as the ultimate technical authority for your designated mission, leading the conceptualization, design, and development of the mission. Drive critical cross-functional technical trades and decisions to ensure mission success. Lead the tailoring and implementation of the Muon mission design process for your designated mission, ensuring alignment with program needs, while contributing to process refinement across all missions. Own the translation of customer objectives and stakeholder needs into clear, verifiable, and actionable technical requirements for your designated mission. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for your designated mission, interfacing with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders on all technical matters. Manage requirements traceability, verification, and validation Define mission CONOPS and manage subsystem budgets (e.g., power, data, mass, pointing/stability). Identify and mitigate internal and external mission risks, communicating impacts effectively. Assess and coordinate design changes across disciplines throughout the program lifecycle. Lead design, test readiness, and flight readiness reviews. Monitor on-orbit spacecraft and data pipelines to ensure mission success and that customer requirements are met. Foster deep collaboration with and provide technical direction to systems, hardware, software, data, ground segment, and operations teams for your designated mission, and support these interactions across other missions. Effectively serve as the Mission Lead Systems Engineer for one mission while contributing general systems engineering expertise and support to other Muon missions, potentially deputizing for other Mission Lead Systems Engineers as needed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in mission development and operations. Qualifications B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field and 10+ years of experience in complex system, mission architecture, and/or spacecraft design, with a focus on high-rigor development for government and/or demanding commercial customers. Demonstrated experience as a technical lead (e.g., Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer) on at least one complex system design for a USG, DoD, IC customer, and/or commercial customer. Experience directly interfacing with and managing expectations for external customers. Extensive experience in system modeling, systems analysis, and running simulations. Proven history of system integration and delivery of complex systems. Experience in formal requirements management for a multi-disciplinary project. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines. Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills. Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, rewarding work environment. Nice-to-have Skills Experience with major space programs for USG, DoD, IC customer, and/or commercial customers. Experience with USG/IC acquisition programs, standards for space systems development, and mission assurance standards. A strong understanding of USG/IC contracts and their artifacts. Experience supporting proposal development (e.g., RFI/RFP responses) for government contracts. Software skills in Python or Julia. Familiarity with software engineering tools and processes (version control, code review). Knowledge of industry standards for electrical and/or software quality practices. Remote sensing instrument experience across multiple modalities (e.g. optical, multispectral, RF), and their associated data pipelines. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Salary The salary range for this role is $159,000 - $219,000, 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 Space is looking for a Platform Engineer to own the shared technical foundation of our High Performance Compute (HPC) team. This is an engineering-track, individual-contributor role. You'll own the build flows, test environments, and delivery pipelines that turn FPGA and GPU engineering output into flight-ready artifacts, and the planning and reporting rhythm that keeps the team predictable across a growing portfolio of missions. As Muon takes on more missions with more varied compute needs, your job is to keep the platform coherent while maximizing reuse across missions, minimizing variations, and making sure our delivery methods and planning methods evolve together. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Platform, Build & Delivery Maintain and evolve the technical build flows, test environments, and delivery and integration pipelines for both FPGA and GPU code, ensuring reproducible, reliable, and fast turnaround from commit to lab-ready artifact. Own the toolchain environments (synthesis, simulation, cross-compilation, containerized builds) and keep them up-to-date, documented, and consistent across engineers. Manage the complexity of delivering into a growing variety of future missions, actively working to keep mission-to-mission variations as small as possible, and promoting shared components. Planning, Delivery & the Intersection Between Them Operate at the intersection of delivery methods and planning methods, ensuring the way we plan reflects how we actually build and deliver, and that both evolve together as the team and mission portfolio grow. Own the team's roadmap in Jira: keep it accurate and trackable at all times; enable on-demand snapshot reporting that shows progress, priorities, and resource utilization. Partner with tech leads and engineers to estimate incoming work packages for upcoming missions and inbound requests from other teams and departments. Establish and track planning-accuracy metrics and use them to improve estimation quality. Publish weekly reports on the team's state of health: successes, risks, opportunities, blockers, and highlights: for team-internal and cross-company audiences and be the single source of truth for status, progress, and Jira reporting for the Onboard Compute organization. Knowledge & Enablement Own the team's Confluence space: keep it representative of the team's actual work and focus, and support engineers in contributing content. Partner with the engineering managers to maintain a comprehensive set of onboarding and training material, including tooling, build-flow, and platform documentation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, plus 3+ years of professional engineering experience. Hands-on development experience with FPGA and/or GPU workflows, including synthesis or compilation toolchains, simulation or profiling environments, and build/release pipelines. Direct experience on both is a strong plus; deep experience on one plus willingness to learn the other is acceptable. Experience owning or significantly contributing to build systems, test environments, and integration pipelines for embedded or hardware-adjacent codebases. Demonstrated ability to manage variation and complexity across multiple products, missions, or configurations, for example by defining shared components, reference flows, or platform contracts that reduce one-off work. Comfort scripting to automate toolchains, orchestrate pipelines, and generate reports. Demonstrated fluency with Jira (structuring epics/stories, dashboards, JQL, reporting) and Confluence. Proven ability to drive estimation and planning discussions with engineers, and to translate technical work into clear roadmaps and reports for non-engineering stakeholders. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for making complex work legible to executives, adjacent teams, and new hires. Nice-to-Have Skills Prior role as a Platform, Engineering Productivity, Developer Experience, DevOps, or Build/Release engineer supporting an FPGA, embedded, or GPU team. Hands-on experience with FPGA build flows (Vivado, Quartus, or similar) and/or GPU cross-compilation for embedded platforms (e.g., NVIDIA Jetson/IGX-class). Experience managing a shared platform, product line, or reference design across multiple downstream consumers or missions. Experience with hardware-in-the-loop test automation and lab-bench regression infrastructure. Familiarity with containerization and development pipeline tooling. Prior exposure to space, aerospace, or other mission-critical engineering environments. 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 Muon seeks a Senior Instrument Systems Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA or Remote, with a focus on infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a versatile skill set who is comfortable working across many layers of technical depth from individual components through system level. This role will be a key member of the instrument engineering team, driving development from concept through on-orbit operations for our national security missions. Previous experience developing and operating infrared electro-optical systems, remote sensing instruments, and test infrastructure in fast-paced and small-team environments is preferred. Responsibilities Lead instrument architecture trades, define concept of operations, own radiometric model and throughput budget, drive requirements decomposition/flowdown and verification and validation (V&V) planning. Develop and manage technical budgets, including mass, power, thermal, line-of-sight pointing/jitter, and data volume, to ensure adequate margins throughout development. Develop comprehensive interface control documents (ICDs) across mechanical, thermal, electrical, and software interfaces, to drive a modular instrument architecture. Support optical instrument assembly, integration, and test (AI&T) planning and implementation, including collaboration with cross-functional teams. Champion the continuous improvement of systems engineering methodologies, tools, and best practices to enhance overall efficiency in instrument development. Collaborate and communicate effectively with subsystem engineers and analysts, instrument and spacecraft systems engineers, AI&T and production teams, program managers, external partner teams, and other stakeholders. This position participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation to support on-orbit anomaly resolution. The on-call rotation is approximately one week per month. Qualifications B.S, M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering field, or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with exposure to imaging systems, infrared remote sensing instruments, and spacecraft. Software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Julia). Experience with root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing. Experience performing data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation. Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills. Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week. Ability to obtain TS/SCI security clearance required, active clearance strongly preferred. Nice-to-have Skills Experience integrating and interpreting STOP analysis results to drive instrument design trades and error budget allocations. Experience working hands-on with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment. Experience supporting environmental testing (thermal stress screening, TVAC, random vibration), integrated spacecraft testing, and launch campaigns. Experience working in cleanroom environments. Salary The salary range for this role is $ 166,000 to $223,000 , 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 Mission Lead Systems Engineer to join our Mission Engineering team. At Muon, we are developing multiple missions to help understand and act on Earth and climate intelligence. As a Senior Mission Lead Systems Engineer, you will serve as the technical lead for a specific Muon mission, owning the end-to-end technical success from concept through on-orbit operations for our most demanding missions, spanning both government and high-assurance commercial programs. This role is pivotal as we scale our engineering rigor to meet the exacting standards of any customer requiring high-reliability systems, including those in the U.S. Government (USG), Department of Defense (DoD), Intelligence Community (IC), and select commercial sectors. In this role you will have a “big-picture” view of mission execution, spanning the full lifecycle of mission design - from initial formulation with the Business Development team, through execution with the space vehicle hardware and software teams, to on-orbit validation and mission performance monitoring with the Operations team. You will be the primary technical interface with customers and cross functional team leads to develop requirements and ICDs, work with other Systems Engineers to perform system modeling, develop test plans with AI&T teams, and identify and reduce risk across the program with Program Managers. Muon is a lean and agile team, so keys to success in this role are your ability to “right-size” analysis and processes for differing levels of system maturity and risk, your flexibility to work with changing demands and schedules, and your effective communication of technical content to a diverse audience. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Serve as the ultimate technical authority for your designated mission, leading the conceptualization, design, and development of the mission. Drive critical cross-functional technical trades and decisions to ensure mission success. Lead the tailoring and implementation of the Muon mission design process for your designated mission, ensuring alignment with program needs, while contributing to process refinement across all missions. Own the translation of customer objectives and stakeholder needs into clear, verifiable, and actionable technical requirements for your designated mission. Serve as the primary technical point of contact for your designated mission, interfacing with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders on all technical matters. Manage requirements traceability, verification, and validation Define mission CONOPS and manage subsystem budgets (e.g., power, data, mass, pointing/stability). Identify and mitigate internal and external mission risks, communicating impacts effectively. Assess and coordinate design changes across disciplines throughout the program lifecycle. Lead design, test readiness, and flight readiness reviews. Monitor on-orbit spacecraft and data pipelines to ensure mission success and that customer requirements are met. Foster deep collaboration with and provide technical direction to systems, hardware, software, data, ground segment, and operations teams for your designated mission, and support these interactions across other missions. Effectively serve as the Mission Lead Systems Engineer for one mission while contributing general systems engineering expertise and support to other Muon missions, potentially deputizing for other Mission Lead Systems Engineers as needed. Contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in mission development and operations. Qualifications B.S. or higher degree in an engineering field and 10+ years of experience in complex system, mission architecture, and/or spacecraft design, with a focus on high-rigor development for government and/or demanding commercial customers. Demonstrated experience as a technical lead (e.g., Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer) on at least one complex system design for a USG, DoD, IC customer, and/or commercial customer. Experience directly interfacing with and managing expectations for external customers. Extensive experience in system modeling, systems analysis, and running simulations. Proven history of system integration and delivery of complex systems. Experience in formal requirements management for a multi-disciplinary project. Demonstrated project management skills and ability to collaborate with other engineering disciplines. Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills. Ability to rapidly change roles/responsibilities while working in a high-paced, rewarding work environment. Nice-to-have Skills Experience with major space programs for USG, DoD, IC customer, and/or commercial customers. Experience with standards for space systems development and mission assurance standards. Experience with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) subsystem requirements, analysis, and trade spaces for Earth observation missions. Experience with space system Assembly, Integration, & Test (AI&T) processes. Experience supporting proposal development (e.g., RFI/RFP responses) for government contracts. Software skills in Python or Julia. Familiarity with software engineering tools and processes (version control, code review). Knowledge of industry standards for electrical and/or software quality practices. Remote sensing instrument experience across multiple modalities (e.g. optical, multispectral, RF), and their associated data pipelines. Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance. Salary The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $219,000 , 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 Network Security Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate is a seasoned network security professional who will design, secure, and operate the networks and cloud environments that power our fast-growing company. In this role you will own network security across our infrastructure—including Cisco Meraki networking, Cloudflare edge and zero-trust services, and cloud platforms such as AWS and GCP—while building resilient, defensible architectures. You will partner with IT, Security, and engineering teams to protect our environments and the export-controlled data they support. This position is onsite and requires working in our San Jose, CA office five days a week. Responsibilities Design, implement, and operate secure network architectures across our on-premises sites and cloud environments. Own and administer our Cisco Meraki network infrastructure, including switching, wireless, security appliances, and SD-WAN. Manage Cloudflare services for edge security, DNS, WAF, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust network access. Architect and harden network security controls across AWS and GCP, including VPC design, segmentation, firewalls, and secure connectivity. Monitor, detect, and respond to network security events, and lead investigation and remediation of incidents. Implement and maintain secure remote access, VPN, and zero-trust solutions for a hybrid workforce. Define and enforce network segmentation and access controls that protect CUI, EAR, and ITAR-controlled data. Partner with IT, Security, and engineering teams to align network security with compliance, operational, and business requirements. Qualifications 5+ years of network engineering and/or network security experience. Hands-on experience designing and operating Cisco Meraki network environments. Experience with Cloudflare services such as WARP, WAF, DNS, DDoS protection, and Zero Trust (ZTNA). Experience securing cloud networks in AWS and GCP. Strong understanding of network security fundamentals, including firewalls, segmentation, VPN, and zero-trust architectures. Familiarity with network monitoring, logging, and incident detection and response. Proactive, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision. Nice-to-have Skills Experience supporting U.S. Government programs. Experience with CUI data handling. Experience with EAR/ITAR-controlled data handling. Relevant certifications (e.g., Cisco/Meraki, Cloudflare, AWS or GCP security) or an active or eligible U.S. security clearance. Salary The salary range for this role is $193,000 - $218,000 , 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 Space seeks a talented Senior FPGA Engineer with RF DSP Expertise to join our High Performance Compute team. In this role, you will implement HDL for digital signal processing of RF systems on FPGAs, and design and optimize these algorithms. You'll work at the intersection of RF theory, DSP 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 role is remote eligible. Responsibilities Implement and optimize DSP algorithms on FPGAs for real-time execution; support algorithm prototyping in Python and porting to ARM SoCs Design, simulate, and implement DSP algorithms for RF applications (Communications, ESM, Radar, etc.) Collaborate with RF hardware engineers on 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 5+ years of professional experience in FPGA development of RF DSP 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 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 to obtain and maintain a security clearance 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/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 $158,000-$223,000K, 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 endpoints, networks, cloud environments, and identity systems while contributing to compliance efforts including NIST 800-171 and ITAR/EAR requirements. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week or fully remote from an approved U.S. location. Responsibilities Design, deploy, and manage endpoint security solutions (EDR/XDR) across macOS and Windows fleets, including policy tuning, alert triage, and incident response Own network security architecture including firewall rule management, IDS/IPS tuning, network segmentation, and VPN infrastructure Lead vulnerability management program — run scans, prioritize findings, coordinate remediation with engineering teams, and track closure metrics 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 Strong hands-on experience with endpoint detection and response platforms (CrowdStrike, SentinelOne, or similar) Demonstrated experience managing enterprise vulnerability scanning tools (Tenable, Qualys, Rapid7, or similar) 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 Salary The salary range for this role is $193,000 - $218,000 , 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 Space is seeking a GPU Engineer to join our High Performance Compute (HPC) team. You will design and develop GPU-accelerated software that runs onboard orbiting satellites, powering mission-critical workloads such as Earth-imaging sensor processing, RF signal analysis, and onboard AI/ML inference. On our satellites, GPUs will support mission-critical functions including Earth imaging sensor analysis, radio signal analysis, and high-performance onboard compute acceleration. You'll work across the full development lifecycle: feasibility, concept, architecture, design, implementation, verification, lab qualification, and deployment to flight, collaborating closely with FPGA engineers, flight software, payload and system hardware, and mission operations teams. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities Design and implement GPU compute kernels (e.g. CUDA) for onboard image processing, radio signal processing, and ML inference workloads. Architect end-to-end GPU pipelines that ingest live sensor data (optical and radio), process it on GPU, and hand results off to downlink or CPU-based decision-making subsystems. Partner with internal and external customers to transform their algorithmic needs and inference models into efficient, flight-ready implementations on our GPU platform, including porting, adapting, and optimizing the code, models, and reference algorithms for on-orbit execution under real-time and power constraints. Profile and optimize GPU workloads; tune occupancy, kernel launch configurations, and memory access patterns to meet real-time deadlines under strict power budgets. Own verification and validation of GPU software, including unit tests, system-level tests, and hardware-in-the-loop tests for GPU software. Define, evolve and own the GPU build and CI/CD environment, including cross-compilation toolchains for embedded targets and containerized builds. Collaborate with flight software, FPGA, and payload and system hardware engineers on interfaces, data formats, and timing budgets between GPU compute blocks and the rest of the spacecraft. Translate mission and payload requirements into robust, well-documented designs, trade studies, and interface documentation. Required Qualifications Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Math, or a related technical field, plus 3+ years of professional experience developing GPU-accelerated software. Strong proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, and Python, with deep familiarity with memory management, concurrency, and performance-oriented programming in production systems. Demonstrated production experience shipping GPU-accelerated software using one or more of CUDA, OpenCL, HIP, or similar. Deep working knowledge of GPU architecture including SIMT execution, shared vs. global memory hierarchies, memory access patterns, occupancy, kernel launch overhead, and the tradeoffs between them when tuning real workloads. Proven experience developing and debugging on embedded Linux (e.g., Ubuntu on Nvidia Jetson/IGX-class platforms), including cross-compilation, device tree basics, and userspace/kernel driver interaction. Ability to write Linux userspace software integrating GPU compute with the rest of the system via shared memory or similar mechanisms. Ability to work directly with internal and external customers, understanding their algorithms and models, and guiding them through the process of adapting those workloads to run efficiently on embedded GPU hardware. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear design documents, interface descriptions, and test reports, and to lead technical discussions with cross-functional stakeholders. Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance. Active clearance is a plus. Nice-to-Have Skills Production experience with raw image or radio signal processing on GPUs.. Experience deploying ML inference on GPUs, including quantization and model optimization for edge deployment. Hands-on experience with DSP/RF workloads on GPUs. Hands-on experience with high-throughput data movement, multi-stream Ethernet-based payload streams and RDMA, including zero-copy buffer techniques. Experience defining and operating CI/CD for embedded software and containerization, including hardware-in-the-loop test automation. Direct exposure to space, aerospace, or other mission-critical software environments. Prior experience in a customer-facing or applied-engineering role (e.g., solutions engineer, developer-relations engineer, or applied ML/DSP engineer), translating customer algorithms and models onto accelerator hardware. 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.