Senior Technical Program Manager, Propulsion

Muon Space, Inc.; Yuma (AZ); Remote; USD 206,000 - 232,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Three weeks paid vacation + 12 public/

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager - Propulsion Systems to lead the end-to-end planning of development, manufacturing and test of propulsion systems. This role may be worked remotely from an approved location, coordinating with product groups to execute the roadmap and keep production moving.

You will manage supplier relationships, track timeline needs for spacecraft missions, and determine pragmatic timing for upgrades, ensuring propulsion integrates smoothly with other

Qualifications

• 5+ years in engineering or program management environments.
• Degree in engineering, physical sciences, or related technical field.
• Experience in test campaigns, hardware manufacturing, or production lines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning of propulsion systems' development, manufacturing and test.
• Coordinate with product groups, manage production flow and upgrade timing.
• Maintain supplier relationships, parts procurement, and supply chain for missions.
• Define test targets and validate hardware with the test stand.

Skills

Program management

Engineering experience

Stakeholder communication

Education

Engineering degree

Physical sciences degree

Job description

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

You will keep an eye on industry trends, competitor moves, and market shifts to help make tough choices that drive Muon's overall success.

• 5+ years working in engineering or program management environments.
• A relevant degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field.
• 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. 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.

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.

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.

In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

This position requires access to export controlled information. S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.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.