<h1>About the role</h1><p>Simulation is a core piece of how Muon gets things done. We have a simulation ecosystem that’s used for systems engineering, GNC development, operations planning, ground system planning, spacecraft scheduling, model fitting, flight software testing, and hardware testing. The same power model used when proposing a vehicle design to a customer is what we’ll use when running hardware-in-the-loop on nightlies of flight software once we have the real hardware in house, and it’s the same system the automated scheduler will use when deciding if a schedule is power-positive. Leading the development of a system this flexible is a challenge with a lot of leverage.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the simulation vision at Muon</li><li>Develop key simulation infrastructure features</li><li>Oversee documentation and tutorials to make sure new users can pick up our sim tools easily</li><li>Coordinate with the various program leads to make the features they need available when they need them</li><li>Oversee the integration of the simulation in other systems: software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, operations-in-the-loop, scheduling, maneuver planning, ground system planning, monitoring and mission analysis</li><li>Improve simulation ergonomics (it should keep getting easier over time, not harder)</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>A deep understanding of numerical methods</li><li>A deep understanding of modeling the low-earth-orbit environment and spacecraft systems</li><li>A multi-disciplinary, systems-oriented view of problem-solving</li><li>The ability to resolve complexities elegantly</li><li>The ability to manage many types of users with completely different use cases</li><li>The ability to keep folks on the same page and make steady progress</li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li>Experience managing Julia for an organization</li><li>Experience with cloud workflows</li></ul><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">Salary</span></h1><ul><li>The salary range for this role is $207,000 - $234,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.</li></ul><div><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">About Muon Space</span></h1><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><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">Taking Care of Our Team</span></h1><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide 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><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ITAR/EAR Requirements</strong></span></h1><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><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>

Staff Software Engineer, Simulation

<h1>About the role</h1><p>Simulation is a core piece of how Muon gets things done. We have a simulation ecosystem that’s used for systems engineering, GNC development, operations planning, ground system planning, spacecraft scheduling, model fitting, flight software testing, and hardware testing. The same power model used when proposing a vehicle design to a customer is what we’ll use when running hardware-in-the-loop on nightlies of flight software once we have the real hardware in house, and it’s the same system the automated scheduler will use when deciding if a schedule is power-positive. Leading the development of a system this flexible is a challenge with a lot of leverage.</p><h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Lead the simulation vision at Muon</li><li>Develop key simulation infrastructure features</li><li>Oversee documentation and tutorials to make sure new users can pick up our sim tools easily</li><li>Coordinate with the various program leads to make the features they need available when they need them</li><li>Oversee the integration of the simulation in other systems: software-in-the-loop, hardware-in-the-loop, operations-in-the-loop, scheduling, maneuver planning, ground system planning, monitoring and mission analysis</li><li>Improve simulation ergonomics (it should keep getting easier over time, not harder)</li></ul><h2>Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>A deep understanding of numerical methods</li><li>A deep understanding of modeling the low-earth-orbit environment and spacecraft systems</li><li>A multi-disciplinary, systems-oriented view of problem-solving</li><li>The ability to resolve complexities elegantly</li><li>The ability to manage many types of users with completely different use cases</li><li>The ability to keep folks on the same page and make steady progress</li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li>Experience managing Julia for an organization</li><li>Experience with cloud workflows</li></ul><h1><span>Salary</span></h1><ul><li>The salary range for this role is $207,000 - $234,000 and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.</li></ul><div><h1><span>About Muon Space</span></h1><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><h1><span>Taking Care of Our Team</span></h1><p><span>At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide 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><h1><span><strong>ITAR/EAR Requirements</strong></span></h1><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><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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