Senior Program Manager, Secure Space Data Systems (Hybrid)

Muonspace

San Jose (CA)

Hybrid

USD 175,000 - 208,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Vacation & holidays

401k

Job summary

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

This hands-on role intersects hardware development, embedded firmware, security engineering, and government mission capture. You’ll contribute directly to architecture, design, analysis, and test as a working member of a small,

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 with ability to contribute to design, analysis, and test while leading the program.
Direct experience with space, defense, or aerospace programs handling CUI or classified data.
Ownership of a hardware development effort through design reviews to a working product.
Experience leading testbed, HITL, or ground-segment development and verification campaigns.
Understanding of secure communications concepts and program-level implications (certification timelines, custody).

Responsibilities

Own the integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and risk register for the program.
Drive design reviews, hardware build, integration, test campaigns, and milestones.
Run the weekly program cadence and make decisions with incomplete information.
Own security and compliance posture, including controlled-material handling and government processes.
Support active proposal and capture efforts with technical artifacts and inputs.