Flight Software Engineering Manager

Muonspace; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 241,000 - 266,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the platform team for flight and payload systems on orbit. You will develop people, processes, and technical direction to deliver scalable, reliable systems that translate customer intent into safe, efficient on-orbit operations.

You will collaborate with customers, ground platform and mission operations to implement robust, flexible, and easily integrable solutions, while fostering ownership and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience and 2+ years of experience managing software engineering teams.
• Significant experience developing in languages such as C++, Python or Rust.
• Strong technical background in embedded systems (RTOS and/or Linux class typically).
• Demonstrated experience building and operating mission-critical products with uptime, reliability, and performance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a software engineering team responsible for core flight software development.
• Define team goals, and technical roadmaps that align with company priorities.
• Ensure reliability, scalability, and performance of mission-critical services operating in production.
• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to translate mission needs into clear requirements and technical specifications.
• Drive engineering best practices including design reviews, code quality, testing, and observability.
• Manage team capacity, staffing, and growth, including hiring, coaching, and performance development.
• Promote a culture of technical ownership, continuous improvement, and pragmatic delivery.

Skills

C++

Python

Rust

Embedded systems

Communication

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the platform team for flight and payload systems on orbit. You will develop people, processes, and technical direction to deliver scalable, reliable systems that translate customer intent into safe, efficient on-orbit operations.

You will collaborate with customers, ground platform and mission operations to implement robust, flexible, and easily integrable solutions, while fostering ownership and continuous improvement.