Senior Propulsion Programs Lead for Spacecraft Production

Muon Space, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 206,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Short & long term disability and life 

Three weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Propulsion Systems to lead end-to-end planning of development, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion systems.

The role bridges product and program management, drives thruster production, and shapes the overall roadmap with engineering leadership and executives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering or program management and holds an engineering or related technical degree.

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in engineering or program management environments.
• A relevant degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field.
• Proven track record navigating complex organization levels, balancing timelines, and resolving competing goals across different functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the full propulsion program roadmap across development, testing, procurement and assembly.
• Serve as the primary link to our product group to guide strategic decisions and execute the roadmap.
• Maintain steady production flow by managing thruster supply chains, kitting, and upgrade timing.
• Maintain clear team communication across engineering leads, managers and executives.
• Act as the point person for thruster customers, providing updates and handling sensitive information as needed.
• Translate mission specs into testing targets and realistic validation plans.
• Coordinate with hardware teams, shop, mechanical and electrical integration efforts.
• Keep an eye on industry trends and market shifts to inform strategic decisions.

Skills

Program management

Engineering experience

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Muon Space, Inc. is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Propulsion Systems to lead end-to-end planning of development, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion systems.

The role bridges product and program management, drives thruster production, and shapes the overall roadmap with engineering leadership and executives. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in engineering or program management and holds an engineering or related technical degree.