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Staff Spacecraft Platform Engineer

Muon Space
Location
San Jose, CA
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Engineering - Hardware
Salary
$202,000 - $223,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 10+ years in spacecraft or complex-system engineering, including system- or platform-level ownership
  • Broad understanding of spacecraft subsystems (structures, power, solar/deployables, mechanisms, avionics, thermal, GNC, comms)
  • Deep technical knowledge/expertise in at least one spacecraft subsystem
  • Ownership and delivery of spacecraft subsystems from requirements through design reviews, qualification, V&V, and launch/flight operations
  • Track record leading system trades and requirements across multiple programs or product generations
  • Strong systems-engineering mindset and fundamentals: budgets, interfaces / ICDs, V&V
Nice to have
  • Flight heritage — platforms you architect that have successful on orbit flight heritage
  • Experience with LEO smallsat / ESPA-class platforms
  • Experience defining a reusable product platform at a scaling space company
What the job really is

The Staff Spacecraft Platform Engineer at Muon Space will be responsible for owning the spacecraft platform architecture and its evolution across various missions. This role involves leading cross-disciplinary system trades, ensuring alignment with product roadmaps, mentoring engineers, and driving standardization for quick and reliable mission configurations. The position requires a strong technical leadership presence and collaboration with multiple teams to enhance spacecraft performance.

Benefits
  • Salary range of $202,000 - $223,000
  • Competitive equity grant
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Things to weigh
  • Hybrid work model requiring three days on-site in San Jose, CA
  • Position requires access to export controlled information, limiting eligibility to U.S. persons
  • No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used in the role
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