Senior Propulsion Programs Manager — Spacecraft Production

Muon Space, Inc.; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 206,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical insurance

401k

Paid time off

Job summary

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

You will own the program roadmap, coordinate with product teams, and drive production, testing, and integration across hardware domains. You will manage customer relationships, set testing priorities from mission specs, and influence strategic decisions to keep Muon Space at the forefront of space propulsion technology.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering or program management environments.
• Degree in engineering, physical sciences, or related technical field.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end propulsion program roadmap, including development, testing, parts procurement and assembly.
• Bridge products and programs by guiding strategic product decisions and executing the roadmap.
• Drive thruster production, manage supply chains, kitting, and production timing for spacecraft missions.
• Maintain clear team communication among engineering leads, managers, and executives.
• Manage customer relationships, provide transparent updates, and escalate to propulsion team as needed.
• Translate mission specs into test priorities and plans for validation on test stands.
• Integrate propulsion with other hardware teams across machining, mechanical, and electrical domains.
• Advocate for industry trends and market shifts to guide Muon Space strategies.

Skills

Engineering management

Program management

Cross-functional collaboration

System integration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

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

You will own the program roadmap, coordinate with product teams, and drive production, testing, and integration across hardware domains. You will manage customer relationships, set testing priorities from mission specs, and influence strategic decisions to keep Muon Space at the forefront of space propulsion technology.