Software Test Manager at Muon Space

Mountain View, California, United States

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$163,000 – $228,000Compensation

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

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AerospaceIndustries

Requirements

2+ years direct management experience of 3+ people
5+ years experience on high-performing software teams
2+ years of professional experience managing complex technical projects and developing and tracking schedules
Significant current/previous hands-on technical work on an interdisciplinary project (such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, or aerospace)
Equivalent experience or B.S. in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, aerospace, or a related field
Experience in testing embedded hardware/software systems

Responsibilities

Lead a team of test software engineers in developing comprehensive test suites to validate the integrated satellite systems
Recruit and plan for an organization that will scale to meet the demands of the business as it grows
Be the driving force behind having a technically excellent team by mentoring team members and setting high standards
Work with discipline engineers to devise tests (verification and validation) that prove or disprove assumptions and models
Work with avionics and software engineers to identify problems and lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior
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 the design and development effort
Excitement to tackle diverse opportunities week to week

Skills

Embedded Systems Testing

Software Testing

Test Automation

Verification and Validation

Avionics

Project Management

Team Management

Satellite Systems

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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