Muon seeks a Propulsion Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead the delivery of Muon Space's propulsion systems from development through production and flight, managing cost, schedule, and technical performance across programs for U.S. Government and Commercial customers. You'll be the accountable owner for getting propulsion hardware built, qualified, and integrated onto our spacecraft at the aggressive cadence our constellations demand.
This TPM will be a key member of the Mission Engineering team and will collaborate closely with Muon Space's propulsion, avionics, GNC, systems, manufacturing/production, supply chain, and business teams. You are cognizant of how all the pieces—hardware, software/firmware, test, and supply chain—need to come together for successful execution, and you can turn that into well-organized roadmaps, schedules, and budgets that you track throughout the product and program lifecycle.
This role is based in San Jose with a hybrid schedule (3 days per week in-office).
Responsibilities- Lead a multidisciplinary propulsion production effort, driving day-to-day execution across design, build, test, qualification, and integration.
- Own the transition from development to rate/serial production—establishing the schedules, processes, and manufacturing readiness needed to deliver propulsion units repeatedly and on time.
- Coordinate the hardware/software (and firmware) integration required to deliver a complete, functioning propulsion subsystem - not just a component.
- Engage with internal and external stakeholders to plan and coordinate the resources, tooling, and long-lead procurements necessary to execute.
- Manage a complex, critical-path supply chain and subcontractors for propulsion components (thrusters, tanks, valves, feed systems, propellant, etc.).
- Synchronize a diverse technical team by establishing tools, practices, and processes.
- Participate in technical discussions, ask probing questions, and work with engineers to pull together scoping, schedules, trades, and solutions to issues.
- Track and report program metrics on schedule, resource, cost, risk, and technical performance; proactively identify and retire risks with the engineering teams.
- Serve as the face of the company to customers, subcontractors, and suppliers, and support business development (proposals, RFI responses, customer engagement, organic growth).
- B.S. in an engineering discipline (M.S. preferred), or equivalent technical experience - a genuine technical background is required.
- 6+ years of relevant experience in engineering and/or technical program management.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering complex hardware programs through production, including the integration of hardware with software/firmware to deliver complete systems on time, to scope, and with high quality.
- Propulsion experience is strongly preferred (development, qualification, or production).
- Experience managing programs with multiple subcontractors and a complex critical-path supply chain.
- Ability to instantiate and manage integrated master schedules and budgets.
- Comfort working on complex multidisciplinary projects in a fast-paced, aggressive-timeline environment.
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully across all engineering disciplines.
- Nice to have: systems engineering and inter-discipline technical trade study experience
The salary range for this role is $175,000 - $208,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
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 TeamAt 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.
ITAR/EAR RequirementsThis position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
Skills Required
- B.S. in an engineering discipline or equivalent technical experience
- 6+ years of relevant engineering and/or technical program management experience
- Proven track record delivering complex hardware programs through production, including hardware/software/firmware integration
- Eligibility to access export controlled information (U.S. person or eligible/likely to obtain authorization)
- Experience managing programs with multiple subcontractors and a complex critical-path supply chain
- Ability to create and manage integrated master schedules and budgets
- Comfort working on complex multidisciplinary projects in fast-paced, aggressive-timeline environments
- Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills; ability to work across engineering disciplines
- Propulsion experience (development, qualification, or production)
- M.S. in engineering
- Systems engineering and inter-discipline technical trade study experience
What We Do
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. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
