Senior Product Manager

ArcTern Ventures; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 227,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k retirement plan

Job summary

Muon Space in San Jose, CA is seeking a Senior Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our internal Information Systems and tools, balancing build vs buy and coordinating with IT, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Finance to optimize ROI.

You will translate operational needs into product specs, drive data-driven improvements, and ensure an agile, scalable enterprise architecture across all internal systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Product Management experience, with a proven track record of shipping internal tools, enterprise software, or business systems in a high-growth or technically complex environment.
• Previous experience operating within the aerospace, space, defense, or deep-tech hardware manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated success leading "build vs. buy" evaluations, implementing commercial SaaS platforms, and integrating them with custom-built software via modern API frameworks.
• Strong technical fluency to engage with software engineers, database architects, and IT leadership as a peer.
• Proven ability to intake diverse stakeholder requirements, manage conflicting priorities without direct authority, and relentlessly prioritize roadmaps.
• Experience mapping out complex operational workflows and translating them into streamlined software experiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end product strategy, vision, and 12-18 month roadmap for Muon Space’s Information Systems and internal tools.
• Drive critical build vs buy decisions by synthesizing business needs, technical constraints, and user experience goals; balance ERP/PLM/MES with custom-built software.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Mission Operations to identify pain points, prioritize needs, and deliver high ROI solutions.
• Translate complex operational requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria for internal software development and system integration.
• Partner with Information Systems engineers, analysts, and IT teams to design, develop, and deploy meaningful, high-quality solutions with agile execution.
• Establish KPIs to analyze impact, user adoption, and operational efficiency of internal tools; improve systems based on data-driven insights.
• Coordinate system integrations across platforms to ensure smooth data flows, regulatory compliance, and a unified enterprise architecture stack.

Skills

Product Management

Build vs Buy

SaaS platforms

APIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IS

Tools

ERP

PLM

MES

Job description

About the role

Muon Space is hiring a Senior Product Manager to own the strategy, roadmap, and delivery of our internal Information Systems. You will be responsible for designing and managing various internal software and tools, integrating with industry‑leading commercial solutions, and defining the entire Information Systems product lineup and roadmap. Our proprietary systems and enterprise architecture are what enable us to manage our supply chain, manufacturing, financial operations, and mission execution. You will lead the charge on scaling critical business systems to keep pace with our rapidly expanding launch manifest. The work requires a balance of strategic thinking and tactical execution—identifying where Muon Space can gain a strategic advantage through custom‑built software and where we should seamlessly integrate with best‑in‑class third‑party platforms. You will act as the bridge between technical software teams and business operations, putting your fingerprints on the operational foundation of the company. This position is hybrid and requires working on‑site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Product Strategy & Roadmap: Own the end-to-end product strategy, vision, and 12-18 month roadmap for Muon Space’s Information Systems and internal tools.
• Build vs. Buy: Drive critical "build vs. buy" decisions by synthesizing business needs, technical constraints, and user experience goals; balance the appropriate mix of industry‑leading commercial software (e.g., ERP, PLM, MES) and custom‑built internal solutions.
• Stakeholder Alignment: Collaborate closely with cross‑functional stakeholders spanning Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Mission Operations to identify pain points, prioritize business needs, and deliver solutions with the highest ROI.
• Requirements & Execution: Translate complex operational requirements into clear product specifications, user stories, and acceptance criteria to guide internal software development and system integration.
• Cross‑functional Coordination: Partner seamlessly with Information Systems software engineers, analysts, and IT teams to design, develop, and deploy meaningful, high‑quality solutions, ensuring agile execution and timely delivery.
• Impact & Analytics: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to analyze the impact, user adoption, and operational efficiency of internal tools; continuously improve systems based on user feedback and data‑driven insights.
• Integration & Architecture: Coordinate system integrations across platforms to ensure smooth data flows, regulatory compliance, and a unified enterprise architecture stack.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related technical field; or equivalent practical experience.
• 7+ years of Product Management experience, with a proven track record of shipping internal tools, enterprise software, or business systems in a high‑growth or technically complex environment.
• Previous experience operating within the aerospace, space, defense, or deep‑tech hardware manufacturing industries.
• Demonstrated success leading "build vs. buy" evaluations, implementing commercial SaaS platforms, and integrating them with custom‑built software via modern API frameworks.
• Strong technical fluency to engage with software engineers, database architects, and IT leadership as a peer.
• Proven ability to intake diverse stakeholder requirements, manage conflicting priorities without direct authority, and relentlessly prioritize roadmaps.
• Experience mapping out complex operational workflows and translating them into streamlined software experiences.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excited to work in a fast‑paced environment with new challenges each week.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Technical background with hands‑on experience in software development, SQL, data modeling, or enterprise system architecture.
• Proven success in a high‑growth startup environment.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $227,000- $267,000 , plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined 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

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and 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.

In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

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.