<h2><strong><span style="font-size:14pt;">About the role</span></strong></h2><p>Muon seeks a Director of Engineering, Flight Software to lead our Flight Software teams. The ideal candidate is a capable people leader with experience organizing and directing complex software projects throughout a complete lifecycle from concept to delivery to ongoing operations. The Flight Software organization owns a broad set of software systems that powers our orbiting satellites with a combination of embedded linux and microcontroller software. Previous experience working on interdisciplinary projects is a strong asset, such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics or aerospace.</p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h2><ul><li>Guide several teams of software engineers that are developing Muon’s flight software systems</li><li>Recruit and plan for an organization that will scale to meet the demands of the business as it grows</li><li>Hire new team members &amp; managers to build the capabilities and capacity of the team</li><li>Be the driving force behind cultivating a technically excellent engineering team by mentoring team members and setting high standards</li><li>Translate high-level mission concepts into the team’s requirements, development strategy, goals and roadmaps.  Communicate these goals &amp; roadmaps inward and outward.</li><li>Collaborate closely with our Ground Software, Operations, Systems, and EE teams to resolve design strategy and requirements ambiguity</li><li>Create an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture that fosters high productivity and opportunities for growth</li><li>Identify and implement processes, tools, and infrastructure that help accelerate our design and development effort</li><li>Own the end-to-end development from product concept to delivery to customer/market</li><li>Excitement to tackle diverse opportunities week to week</li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h2><ul><li>B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience</li><li>6+ years direct management experience</li><li>10+ years experience on high performing embedded software teams</li><li>Managed multiple teams and managers</li><li>Demonstrated ability to drive a high-performing technical team</li><li>Experience owning complex software systems from design through to production</li><li>Experience building and executing on technical roadmaps</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Nice-to-have Skills</strong></span></h2><ul><li>Proficiency in common programming languages such as C/C++, Python or Rust</li><li>Strong embedded systems fundamentals: resource-efficient software design, drivers, real-time responsive software, Linux and RTOS frameworks</li><li>Experience in modern, IP connected embedded architectures such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics or aerospace).</li><li>Proven success in a high-growth startup environment</li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;">Salary</span></h2><p>The salary range for this role is $228,000 - $258,000 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.</p><div><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;">About Muon Space</span></h2><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">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.</span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;">Taking Care of Our Team</span></h2><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">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 &amp; 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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">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.</span></p><h2><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ITAR/EAR Requirements</strong></span></h2><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">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.</span></p><p> </p></div>

<p>Muon is developing the world&rsquo;s most capable Earth-sensing satellite platform to power data-driven decisions in the Era of Climate Change.</p>

Director of Engineering, Flight Software

<h2><strong><span>About the role</span></strong></h2><p>Muon seeks a Director of Engineering, Flight Software to lead our Flight Software teams. The ideal candidate is a capable people leader with experience organizing and directing complex software projects throughout a complete lifecycle from concept to delivery to ongoing operations. The Flight Software organization owns a broad set of software systems that powers our orbiting satellites with a combination of embedded linux and microcontroller software. Previous experience working on interdisciplinary projects is a strong asset, such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics or aerospace.</p><h2><span><strong>Responsibilities</strong></span></h2><ul><li>Guide several teams of software engineers that are developing Muon’s flight software systems</li><li>Recruit and plan for an organization that will scale to meet the demands of the business as it grows</li><li>Hire new team members &amp; managers to build the capabilities and capacity of the team</li><li>Be the driving force behind cultivating a technically excellent engineering team by mentoring team members and setting high standards</li><li>Translate high-level mission concepts into the team’s requirements, development strategy, goals and roadmaps. &nbsp;Communicate these goals &amp; roadmaps inward and outward.</li><li>Collaborate closely with our Ground Software, Operations, Systems, and EE teams to resolve design strategy and requirements ambiguity</li><li>Create an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture that fosters high productivity and opportunities for growth</li><li>Identify and implement processes, tools, and infrastructure that help accelerate our design and development effort</li><li>Own the end-to-end development from product concept to delivery to customer/market</li><li>Excitement to tackle diverse opportunities week to week</li></ul><h2><span><strong>Qualifications</strong></span></h2><ul><li>B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience</li><li>6+ years direct management experience</li><li>10+ years experience on high performing embedded software teams</li><li>Managed multiple teams and managers</li><li>Demonstrated ability to drive a high-performing technical team</li><li>Experience owning complex software systems from design through to production</li><li>Experience building and executing on technical roadmaps</li><li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li></ul><h2><span><strong>Nice-to-have Skills</strong></span></h2><ul><li>Proficiency in common programming languages such as C/C++, Python or Rust</li><li>Strong embedded systems fundamentals: resource-efficient software design, drivers, real-time responsive software, Linux and RTOS frameworks</li><li>Experience in modern, IP connected embedded architectures such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics or aerospace).</li><li>Proven success in a high-growth startup environment</li></ul><h2><span>Salary</span></h2><p>The salary range for this role is $228,000 - $258,000 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.</p><div><h2><span>About Muon Space</span></h2><p><span>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.</span></p><h2><span>Taking Care of Our Team</span></h2><p><span>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 &amp; 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.</span></p><p><span>Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.&nbsp; 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.</span></p><h2><span><strong>ITAR/EAR Requirements</strong></span></h2><p><span>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.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

Director of Engineering, Flight Software

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