Senior Technical Program Manager, Propulsion

Muon Space, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 206,000 - 232,000; Full time

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. in San Jose, CA, is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager for Propulsion to lead end-to-end planning of development, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion systems, with the option to work remotely from an approved location.

You will own the propulsion program roadmap, coordinate with the product group, manage production and supply chains, and translate mission specs into test priorities while keeping executives informed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering or program management environments.
• Relevant degree in engineering, physical sciences, or related technical field.
• Proven ability to navigate complex organizations with tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own propulsion program roadmap and end-to-end schedules.
• Bridge products and programs, ensure roadmap execution.
• Drive thruster production, manage supply chains and kitting.
• Maintain clear communication across engineers, managers, and executives.
• Manage customer relationships and provide transparent updates.
• Translate mission specs into test priorities and realistic plans.
• Coordinate across hardware teams for integration and manufacturing.
• Advocate for strategic decisions based on industry trends.

Skills

Program management

Engineering background

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or physical sciences

Job description

Senior Technical Program Manager, Propulsion

San Jose, CA

About the role

Muon seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager - Propulsion Systems to lead the end-to-end planning of the development, manufacturing and test of our propulsion systems.

This role may be worked remotely from an approved location.

Responsibilities:

• Mastering program schedules: You will own the full propulsion program roadmap. That means staying ahead of the curve across development, testing, parts procurement, and assembly, then mapping all of that into an active production flow while knowing exactly when hardware is "good enough" to move forward.
• Bridging products and programs: You will serve as the primary link to our product group, helping guide strategic product decisions and making sure the overall roadmap gets executed without a hitch.
• Driving thruster production: You will keep supply chains steady and kitting organized, track timeline needs for specific spacecraft missions, cut through organizational friction to keep production moving, and decide on pragmatic timing for introducing product upgrades.
• Maintaining clear team communication: You will keep dialogue flowing across engineering leads, managers, and executives to minimize unexpected surprises or crossed wires.
• Managing customer relationships: You will act as the point person for our thruster customers—understanding their pain points, sharing transparent updates, knowing when discretion is needed, and involving the broader propulsion engineering team only when required.
• Translating needs into test priorities: You will break down top-level mission specs into clear testing targets, pinpointing exactly what must be proven on the test stand and building realistic plans to validate it.
• Integrating across hardware teams: You will ensure propulsion works hand-in-hand with the rest of hardware—leveraging our machine shop, tapping mechanical engineering expertise, and coordinating sensible electrical integration efforts.
• Advocating for the big picture: You will keep an eye on industry trends, competitor moves, and market shifts to help make tough choices that drive Muon's overall success.

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 tight timelines, and resolving competing goals across different functional teams.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Direct familiarity with space propulsion architectures and components.
• Hands-on exposure to space systems development or spacecraft integration.
• Practical work experience in test campaigns, hardware manufacturing, or production lines.

The salary range for this role is $206,000 - $232,000, 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.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. 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. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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

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.