Senior Software Engineering Manager, Test Infrastructure

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Short & long term disability and life

Job summary

Muon Space seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Software Test infrastructure team, building testing tools and reporting capabilities across cloud, data analysis, embedded firmware, and spaceflight testing domains.

You will grow people, processes, and technical capabilities with the team’s architect and engineering leaders, delivering robust testing solutions for challenging aerospace software. The role is hybrid with on‑site work three days per week in San Jose, CA.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams building production systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing effective testing teams and testing programs.
• Proven track record managing teams building and maintaining reliable software tools.
• Extensive experience with software project resource estimation and scheduling.
• Accomplished history of hiring, training, and promoting software engineers.
• Significant experience developing in languages such as C++, Python, or TypeScript.
• Strong communication skills, and comfort working with cross‑functional stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers who build critical testing infrastructure and embed across the software department.
• Work with a variety of partners to synthesize a far-reaching team roadmap aligned with Muon’s priorities.
• Guide the execution of critical projects to deliver the best possible tested outcomes on the ground and in space.
• Develop and track important quality and performance metrics to drive improvement across the department.
• Collaborate with your leadership colleagues to architect organizational process that’ll serve for years to come.
• Manage team capacity, staffing, and growth, including hiring, coaching, and performance development.
• Be a voice of responsible and compassionate leadership in a fast‑growing, dynamic workplace.

Skills

C++

Python

TypeScript

Software testing

Project estimation

Hiring and mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS/MS or equivalent in CS/Engineering/Physics

Job description

Muon seeks a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Software Test infrastructure team. This team builds and maintains specialized testing and reporting tools to support our Software Engineering teams, and they provide collaborative, hands‑on testing expertise in domains as diverse as high-performance cloud‑based services, data analysis, embedded firmware, and both Simulation and Hardware-based flight‑software testing.

About The Role

In this role, you will grow the people, processes, and technical capabilities necessary to keep Muon moving fast while delivering tough, proven software that works. You will collaborate closely with the team’s architect and other engineering leaders, as well as customers, to anticipate testing needs and build world‑class testing capabilities. And you’ll make a unique, multi‑discipline impact across a fast‑growing organization.

This position is hybrid and requires working on‑site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers who build critical testing infrastructure and embed across the software department
• Work with a variety of partners to synthesize a far-reaching team roadmap aligned with Muon’s priorities
• Guide the execution of critical projects to deliver the best possible tested outcomes on the ground and in space
• Develop and track important quality and performance metrics to drive improvement across the department
• Collaborate with your leadership colleagues to architect organizational process that’ll serve for years to come
• Manage team capacity, staffing, and growth, including hiring, coaching, and performance development
• Be a voice of responsible and compassionate leadership in a fast‑growing, dynamic workplace

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field
• 5+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams building production systems
• Demonstrated experience managing effective testing teams and testing programs
• Proven track record managing teams building and maintaining reliable software tools
• Extensive experience with software project resource estimation and scheduling
• Accomplished history of hiring, training, and promoting software engineers
• Significant experience developing in languages such as C++, Python, or TypeScript
• Strong communication skills, and comfort working with cross‑functional stakeholders

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Familiarity with statistical analysis methods
• Familiarity with failure analysis methods
• Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop software testing
• Experience with Software-in-the-Loop simulation testing
• Knowledge of manufacturing test automation and assembly process automation
• Experience building interactive reporting tools
• Familiarity with space industry technology, terminology, and practices

Salary

The salary range for this role is $240,000 - $265,000, 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.

• Equity compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• A 401k retirement plan
• Short & long term disability and life insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Paid parental leave

Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA

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.

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.

• 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.