Senior Space Propulsion Program Manager - Production

Muon Space, Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 206,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager - Propulsion Systems to lead end-to-end planning for the development, manufacturing and testing of propulsion hardware for spacecraft. You will own the propulsion program roadmap and coordinate across product groups to ensure the roadmap is executed effectively.

In this role you will drive production planning, manage supplier and internal teams, and align testing priorities with mission requirements while maintaining clear communication

Qualifications

• 5+ years working in engineering or program management environments.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizations and balance timelines.
• Strong communication with engineers, managers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end propulsion program roadmap and production flow.
• Bridge product and program teams to execute roadmap.
• Lead thruster production, procurement, and testing planning.
• Maintain clear cross-team communication among engineering and leadership.
• Manage customer relationships and provide updates.
• Translate mission specs into test priorities.
• Coordinate hardware integration across teams.
• Monitor industry trends to guide strategic decisions.

Skills

Space propulsion familiarity

Cross-functional collaboration

Program management

Test planning

Education

Engineering or Physical Sciences degree

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager - Propulsion Systems to lead end-to-end planning for the development, manufacturing and testing of propulsion hardware for spacecraft. You will own the propulsion program roadmap and coordinate across product groups to ensure the roadmap is executed effectively.

In this role you will drive production planning, manage supplier and internal teams, and align testing priorities with mission requirements while maintaining clear communication