Senior Space Propulsion Program Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Propulsion Systems to lead end-to-end planning of development, manufacturing, and test of propulsion hardware. You will own the propulsion program roadmap, coordinate with the product group, and ensure a smooth production flow while balancing schedules and budgets.

You will drive collaboration across engineering leads, managers, and executives, maintain clear communication with customers, and translate mission specs into concrete test

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering or program management environments.
• A relevant engineering or physical sciences degree.
• Proven track record navigating complex organizations, balancing timelines, and resolving competing goals across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion program roadmap and schedules, coordinating development, testing, procurement, and assembly.
• Serve as the primary link to the product group to align strategic decisions with the roadmaps.
• Maintain production flow by tracking timelines for missions and upgrading plans as needed.
• Keep engineering leads, managers, and executives aligned to minimize surprises.
• Act as the point person for customers, communicating updates and managing expectations.
• Translate top-level mission specs into test targets and realistic validation plans.
• Coordinate hardware integration across the shop, mechanical, and electrical teams.
• Monitor industry trends to guide strategic decisions for Muon Space.

Skills

Space propulsion

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Test planning

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Propulsion Systems to lead end-to-end planning of development, manufacturing, and test of propulsion hardware. You will own the propulsion program roadmap, coordinate with the product group, and ensure a smooth production flow while balancing schedules and budgets.

You will drive collaboration across engineering leads, managers, and executives, maintain clear communication with customers, and translate mission specs into concrete test