Senior Program Manager, Secure Space Data Systems

ArcTern Ventures; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space in Silicon Valley seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the development, demonstration, and productization of secure data-handling capabilities for our satellite platforms. The PM will own the program's execution and transition into active proposals and funded flight programs.

This is a hands-on role at the intersection of hardware development, embedded firmware, security engineering, and government mission capture.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience in program management of complex technical system development spanning hardware and software.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience (electrical, embedded systems, mechanical, RF/communications, or similar).
• Direct experience with space, defense, or aerospace programs that handle CUI or classified data.
• Demonstrated ownership of a hardware development effort through design reviews to a working, tested product.
• Experience leading testbed, HITL, or ground-segment development and running verification campaigns.
• Understanding of secure communications concepts and their program-level implications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Top Secret clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required (ITAR-restricted).
• Excellent written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and risk register for the program.
• Drive the program through design reviews, hardware build and integration, test campaigns, and demonstration milestones.
• Run the weekly program cadence; make decisions with incomplete information at startup pace and escalate crisply when needed.
• Own the program's security and compliance posture, including controlled-material handling and coordination with government security processes and certification requirements.
• Ensure all execution complies with ITAR/EAR export controls and U.S.-only performance requirements.
• Contribute directly to the engineering and design of the system — architecture and trade studies, requirements development, design analysis, and hands-on support of integration and test.
• Partner with leadership to drive technical decision-making and cross-functional alignment.
• Own configuration control and drive resolution of cross-functional issues quickly, escalating to program leadership when needed.
• Support active proposal and capture efforts with technical artifacts and cost and schedule inputs, without derailing baseline execution.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Product teams on transitioning capabilities into funded flight programs.

Skills

Program management

Hardware development

Security/compliance

Cross-functional leadership

Cost/schedule management

System architecture

Technical leadership

Communication

Education

PMP certification

Job description

Muon Space in Silicon Valley seeks a Senior Program Manager to lead the development, demonstration, and productization of secure data-handling capabilities for our satellite platforms. The PM will own the program's execution and transition into active proposals and funded flight programs.

This is a hands-on role at the intersection of hardware development, embedded firmware, security engineering, and government mission capture.