<h2>About the role</h2><p>As a Satellite Operations Platform Manager, you will be the bridge between our spacecraft in orbit, our Satellite Operations team, and the broader engineering and business teams. You’ll take responsibility for turning customer contracts into operational reality by ensuring satellites are successfully commissioned, transitioned to nominal operations, and scaled to meet a rapidly growing constellation.</p><p>This role sits at the intersection of engineering execution and operational strategy: you’ll coordinate across subsystems (Flight Software, Ground Software, Thermal, Electrical, Systems, GNC, Business Development) to ensure that satellites meet contractual obligations, while also helping the Satellite Operations team prepare for rapid growth in fleet size.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead cross functional team meetings for commissioning activities and anomaly reviews and provide regular progress updates to management</li><li>Lead the development of commissioning plans for satellite launches and coordinate with the Satellite Operations Manager and Systems Engineering teams to ensure proper support</li><li>Monitor operational performance against contractual requirements and coordinate cross team support to address any performance shortfalls</li><li>Ensure Satellite Operation’s systems and processes are scalable and support anticipated fleet expansion and contractual requirements</li><li>Provide periodic updates to management on commissioning progress and operational performance against contractual commitments</li></ul><h2>Qualifications<em> </em></h2><ul><li>5+ years of experience in satellite operations or a related high-reliability system environment (e.g., aerospace, defense)</li><li>Working knowledge of satellite subsystem functionality</li><li>Experience solving complex problems that span multiple systems </li><li>Experience with creating operational processes to address both technical and customer needs</li><li>An engineering background in an engineering field such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science.</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment</li><li>Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure/process where none exists</li></ul><h2>Nice-to-have Skills</h2><ul><li>Demonstrated experience with satellite command and control systems, telemetry analysis, and mission planning</li><li>Direct experience with on-orbit satellite commissioning or mission operations</li><li>Understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations</li></ul><h2>Salary</h2><p>The salary range for this role is $129,000 - $205,000 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>

Satellite Operations Platform Manager

<h2>About the role</h2><p>As a Satellite Operations Platform Manager, you will be the bridge between our spacecraft in orbit, our Satellite Operations team, and the broader engineering and business teams. You’ll take responsibility for turning customer contracts into operational reality by ensuring satellites are successfully commissioned, transitioned to nominal operations, and scaled to meet a rapidly growing constellation.</p><p>This role sits at the intersection of engineering execution and operational strategy: you’ll coordinate across subsystems (Flight Software, Ground Software, Thermal, Electrical, Systems, GNC, Business Development) to ensure that satellites meet contractual obligations, while also helping the Satellite Operations team prepare for rapid growth in fleet size.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead cross functional team meetings for commissioning activities and anomaly reviews and provide regular progress updates to management</li><li>Lead the development of commissioning plans for satellite launches and coordinate with the Satellite Operations Manager and Systems Engineering teams to ensure proper support</li><li>Monitor operational performance against contractual requirements and coordinate cross team support to address any performance shortfalls</li><li>Ensure Satellite Operation’s systems and processes are scalable and support anticipated fleet expansion and contractual requirements</li><li>Provide periodic updates to management on commissioning progress and operational performance against contractual commitments</li></ul><h2>Qualifications<em>&nbsp;</em></h2><ul><li>5+ years of experience in satellite operations or a related high-reliability system environment (e.g., aerospace, defense)</li><li>Working knowledge of satellite subsystem functionality</li><li>Experience solving complex problems that span multiple systems&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with creating operational processes to address both technical and customer needs</li><li>An engineering background in an engineering field such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science.</li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment</li><li>Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure/process where none exists</li></ul><h2>Nice-to-have Skills</h2><ul><li>Demonstrated experience with satellite command and control systems, telemetry analysis, and mission planning</li><li>Direct experience with on-orbit satellite commissioning or mission operations</li><li>Understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations</li></ul><h2>Salary</h2><p>The salary range for this role is $129,000 - $205,000 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>

Satellite Operations Platform Manager

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