Director of Engineering, Flight Software at Muon Space

San Jose, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
6+ years direct management experience
10+ years experience on high performing embedded software teams
Managed multiple teams and managers
Demonstrated ability to drive a high-performing technical team
Experience owning complex software systems from design through to production
Experience building and executing on technical roadmaps
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Guide several teams of software engineers that are developing Muon’s flight software systems
Recruit and plan for an organization that will scale to meet the demands of the business as it grows
Hire new team members & managers to build the capabilities and capacity of the team
Be the driving force behind cultivating a technically excellent engineering team by mentoring team members and setting high standards
Translate high-level mission concepts into the team’s requirements, development strategy, goals and roadmaps. Communicate these goals & roadmaps inward and outward
Collaborate closely with our Ground Software, Operations, Systems, and EE teams to resolve design strategy and requirements ambiguity
Create an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture that fosters high productivity and opportunities for growth
Identify and implement processes, tools, and infrastructure that help accelerate our design and development effort
Own the end-to-end development from product concept to delivery to customer/market
Excitement to tackle diverse opportunities week to week

Skills

Embedded Linux

Microcontroller Software

Flight Software

Embedded Software

Software Leadership

Team Management

Systems Engineering

Robotics

Autonomous Vehicles

Avionics

Muon Space

Designs and operates satellite constellations

About Muon Space

Muon Space designs, deploys, and operates satellite constellations to provide Earth Intelligence that helps protect people, the climate, and ecosystems. Their services include creating mission strategies, building satellite systems, and managing these systems using their own AI automation technology. This approach allows them to deliver high performance and reliability while keeping costs low and speeding up satellite launches. Unlike many competitors, Muon Space focuses on understanding and solving their clients' specific needs rather than just selling satellite products. They operate on a pay-as-you-go model, which includes the development and operation of satellite constellations and the data generated from them. The team at Muon Space has significant experience from leading organizations like NASA, Google, and SpaceX, which enhances their capability to deliver valuable insights to clients in areas such as climate change, security, and resource management.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2021Year Founded

$98.9MTotal Funding

SERIES_BCompany Stage

Consulting, AI & Machine Learning, AerospaceIndustries

51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company Equity

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Risks

Competition from tech giants like Google may challenge Muon Space's market share.

Reliance on partnerships, like with Earth Fire Alliance, poses strategic alignment risks.

Ambitious FireSat Constellation timeline by 2026 could strain operations and finances.

Differentiation

Muon Space offers end-to-end space systems with mission-tailored LEO satellite constellations.

Their technology stack optimizes missions for faster time-to-orbit and remote sensing performance.

Muon Space's team has expertise from NASA, Google, and SpaceX, enhancing their innovative capabilities.

Upsides

Muon Space secured $56.7 million in Series B funding, boosting financial stability.

Partnership with SNC enhances RF technology, expanding commercial possibilities for Muon Space.

FireSat Constellation addresses rising demand for wildfire monitoring due to climate change.

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