Satellite Operator San Jose, CA

Muon Space, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. seeks a Satellite Operator to join our Operations team in San Jose, California. You will execute satellite operation procedures, monitor health, analyze telemetry, and coordinate with engineers to perform on-orbit activities.

This onsite role requires joining a 5x per week office schedule and participating in a 24/7 on-call rotation to ensure mission continuity and satellite longevity.

Qualifications

• Experience operating satellites or similar complex systems.
• Ability to analyze telemetry data and diagnose issues.
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 on-call rotation.

Responsibilities

• Execute satellite operations procedures and monitor health and safety of the on-orbit fleet.
• Collaborate with engineers to execute operation plans and maintain continuity of satellite services.
• Analyze telemetry data and health reports to assess performance and identify issues.
• Troubleshoot anomalies and restore system functionality promptly.
• Execute satellite maneuvers including orbit corrections and station-keeping.
• Support commissioning of new satellites and transition from launch to operations.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Tools

Python

Julia

Job description

Muon seeks a Satellite Operator to join our Operations team in San Jose, CA. You will be at the forefront of our satellite and specialty sensing operations, ensuring the seamless functioning, monitoring, and maintenance of our fleet of satellites in space. Your primary responsibility will be to execute satellite operation procedures, troubleshoot anomalies, and implement corrective actions to ensure optimal performance and longevity of our satellites. In addition, you will be interacting with the engineering teams to perform special operations, calibrations and orbital maneuvers required to maintain the health and safety of our satellites on orbit.

This position is onsite and requires working in our San Jose, CA office 5x a week.

Responsibilities

• As a satellite operator, you will be responsible for executing our satellite operations procedures and monitoring the health and safety of our on-orbit satellite fleet.
• Collaborate with engineers across all disciplines to execute satellite operation plans and maintain continuity of satellite services.
• Analyze telemetry data and satellite health reports to assess system performance, identify potential issues, monitor system alerts, and implement preventive measures as prescribed by procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies and system malfunctions, utilizing established procedures and your technical expertise to restore satellite and system functionality promptly.
• Execute satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping, to optimize satellite positions and performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support the commissioning of new satellites into the fleet and ensure a smooth transition from launch to operational phase.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with a collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make critical decisions under pressure
• Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively
• This position participates in a 24/7 on-call rotation with other team members. The on-call rotation is approximately one week per month and is a core responsibility of this role.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Operations experience with spacecraft, ground stations, or other complex communication systems
• Strong understanding of satellite subsystems, including power, propulsion, communication, and payload
• Familiarity with industry standards and best practices in satellite operations
• Experience with Python, Julia, or another high-level scripting language

The hourly range for this role is $31-$40 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

• equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• a 401k retirement plan
• short & long term disability and life insurance
• three weeks paid vacation for new employees
• 12 paid holidays
• unlimited sick time
• paid parental leave

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

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