Space Simulation Engineering Leader

Muonspace; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 240,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Short & long-term disability

Life insurance

3 weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays

Unlimited sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Simulation infrastructure team in San Jose, CA. You will oversee a multidisciplinary group delivering physics-based simulations and analytics for mission design, manufacturing, and operation of orbital satellites.

You will nurture engineers, data scientists, and analysts, partnering with architects and leaders to deliver best-in-class simulation capabilities and robust performance metrics for space systems.

Qualifications

• BS/MS or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience and 3+ years of experience managing software engineering teams building production systems.
• Demonstrated experience managing teams delivering on physical simulations and data analytics programs.
• Domain expertise of physics-based modeling applied to design, implementation, and testing of complex hardware.
• Proven track record building reliable, scalable software tools.
• Experience with software project estimation and scheduling.
• History of hiring, training, and promoting engineers and data scientists.
• Proficiency in C++, Python, TypeScript, or Julia.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop software engineers and scientists building numerical modelling infrastructure and data analysis.
• Collaborate with architects and leaders to roadmap and execute projects aligned with priorities.
• Guide projects to understand performance of complex space systems.
• Develop metrics to drive improvements in mission-critical systems.
• Shape organizational processes for long-term efficiency.
• Oversee hiring, coaching, and career development within the team.
• Foster responsible and compassionate leadership in a fast-growing environment.

Skills

Leadership

C++

Python

TypeScript

Julia

Physics-based modelling

Data analytics

Communication

Education

BS/MS or equivalent in CS/Engineering/Physics

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the Simulation infrastructure team in San Jose, CA. You will oversee a multidisciplinary group delivering physics-based simulations and analytics for mission design, manufacturing, and operation of orbital satellites.

You will nurture engineers, data scientists, and analysts, partnering with architects and leaders to deliver best-in-class simulation capabilities and robust performance metrics for space systems.