Hybrid Engineering Manager, Testing Infra & Quality

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Short & long term disability and life

Job summary

Muon Space seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Software Test infrastructure team, building testing tools and reporting capabilities across cloud, data analysis, embedded firmware, and spaceflight testing domains.

You will grow people, processes, and technical capabilities with the team’s architect and engineering leaders, delivering robust testing solutions for challenging aerospace software. The role is hybrid with on‑site work three days per week in San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams building production systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing effective testing teams and testing programs.
• Proven track record managing teams building and maintaining reliable software tools.
• Extensive experience with software project resource estimation and scheduling.
• Accomplished history of hiring, training, and promoting software engineers.
• Significant experience developing in languages such as C++, Python, or TypeScript.
• Strong communication skills, and comfort working with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers who build critical testing infrastructure and embed across the software department.
• Work with a variety of partners to synthesize a far-reaching team roadmap aligned with Muon’s priorities.
• Guide the execution of critical projects to deliver the best possible tested outcomes on the ground and in space.
• Develop and track important quality and performance metrics to drive improvement across the department.
• Collaborate with your leadership colleagues to architect organizational process that’ll serve for years to come.
• Manage team capacity, staffing, and growth, including hiring, coaching, and performance development.
• Be a voice of responsible and compassionate leadership in a fast‑growing, dynamic workplace.

Skills

C++

Python

TypeScript

Software testing

Project estimation

Hiring and mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS or equivalent in CS/Engineering/Physics

Job description

Muon Space seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Software Test infrastructure team, building testing tools and reporting capabilities across cloud, data analysis, embedded firmware, and spaceflight testing domains.

You will grow people, processes, and technical capabilities with the team’s architect and engineering leaders, delivering robust testing solutions for challenging aerospace software. The role is hybrid with on‑site work three days per week in San Jose, CA.