Remote Satellite Operations Platform Lead

Muon Space, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 131,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Satellite Operations Platform Manager to bridge our spacecraft in orbit with the Satellite Operations team and broader engineering and business units. You will turn customer contracts into operational reality by ensuring satellites are commissioned, transitioned to nominal operations, and scaled to meet a growing constellation.

You will coordinate across subsystems such as Flight Software, Ground Software, Thermal, Electrical, Systems, GNC, and Business Development to

Qualifications

• 5+ years in satellite operations or high-reliability systems (aerospace/defense).
• Working knowledge of satellite subsystems and supporting ground system functionality.
• Experience solving complex problems spanning multiple systems.
• Experience creating operational processes addressing technical and customer needs.
• Engineering background in Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure where none exists.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross functional teams supporting commissioning activities and anomaly reviews and provide regular progress updates to management
• Monitor operational performance against contractual requirements and coordinate cross team support to address any performance shortfalls
• Ensure Satellite Operation’s systems and processes are scalable and support anticipated fleet expansion and contractual requirements
• Provide periodic updates to management on commissioning progress and operational performance against contractual commitments
• Support customer meetings to provide updates on anomaly investigations and track issues to closure

Skills

Satellite operations

Complex problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Operational process design

Strong communication

Thrives in ambiguity

Education

Engineering background (Aerospace / Mechanical / Electrical / CS)

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Satellite Operations Platform Manager to bridge our spacecraft in orbit with the Satellite Operations team and broader engineering and business units. You will turn customer contracts into operational reality by ensuring satellites are commissioned, transitioned to nominal operations, and scaled to meet a growing constellation.

You will coordinate across subsystems such as Flight Software, Ground Software, Thermal, Electrical, Systems, GNC, and Business Development to