Software Chief of Staff

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 147,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Chief of Staff for the Software Organization to keep leadership aligned on the company's most critical priorities through cross-functional partnerships. You will drive organizational maturity in onboarding new engineering talent, define KPIs, and ensure aligned objectives and key results across teams.

The role is hybrid and on-site in San Jose, CA three days per week. You will act as trusted advisor to public and private sector partners, coordinating with the VP of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in senior roles such as program management, business operations, or management consulting
• Execution skills: lead complex, cross-functional initiatives with measurable results
• Analytical: data-driven problem-solving and quantitative analysis
• Strategic mindset: connect long-term vision to tactical execution and risk/opportunity identification
• Communication: strong written and verbal skills to influence stakeholders at all levels

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software organization's OKR process and ensure alignment with goals and partner needs
• Oversee onboarding materials and training for software teams, including on-site activities
• Manage communications to resolve escalations around deadlines, misalignment or resource gaps
• Own the strategy for internal and broader company communications within the Software organization
• Align and publish the org strategy for government and sensitive missions
• Champion company values and mission across the organization

Skills

Experience 10+ years

Program management

Business operations

Management consulting

Strategic positions

Execution skills

Analytical acumen

Strategic mindset

Communication

Job description

As Chief of Staff for the Software Organization, you will ensure the leadership team is working on the company's most critical priorities as part of effective cross‑functional partnerships. You will drive key aspects of organizational maturity around training and onboarding of new engineering talent, key performance indicators, and well‑aligned objectives and key results. You will work with the chiefs of staff of our partner organizations to ensure alignment and adoption of consistent processes and a unified operating model.

You will serve as a trusted advisor on engaging with public and private sector partners, and on how to communicate and negotiate to ensure success for both Muon and our customers. By taking on key initiatives and acting as a proxy for the Vice President of Software, you will free him to focus on long‑term strategy, new capabilities and opportunities for innovation.

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the Software organization's OKR (Objectives and Key Results) process, ensuring alignment with company goals and partner organization needs.
• Oversee the scheduling and preparation of materials for onboarding, on‑site meetings and training programs for software teams.
• Manage and ensure appropriate communication and structure to resolve escalations around deadlines, organizational misalignment or resource gaps.
• Own the strategy for communication within the Software organization and with the broader company.
• Align, publish and maintain the org strategy for government and other sensitive missions.
• Champion organizational culture by ensuring that the company values and mission are understood and embodied throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience: 10+ years of professional experience; 5+ years of experience in demanding roles like program management, business operations, management consulting or similar strategic positions
• Execution Skills: Exceptional project management skills with a proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives with measurable results.
• Analytical Acumen: Strong analytical and quantitative problem‑solving skills with a data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Strategic Mindset: A strategic thinker who can connect a long‑term vision to the tactical implementation required to get there, and identify key risks and opportunities.
• Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

The salary range for this role is $147,000 - $178,000 , 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.

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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.

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