Published: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 20:50:38 GMT
Flight Software Engineering Manager – Muon Space
Location: Mountain View, CA (Remote option available)
Salary: $100,000 – $200,000 (dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience)
About Muon Space:
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is a leading Space Systems Provider that specializes in designing, building, and operating LEO satellite constellations to deliver critical data. Our innovative technology stack allows our customers to optimize every aspect of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior remote sensing performance. With our state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Valley, we pride ourselves on manufacturing spacecraft and integrating payloads at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is committed to providing Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Role Overview:
Muon Space is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Flight Software Engineering Manager to join our satellite development team in Mountain View, CA. In this role, you will be responsible for managing a team of software engineers to develop and deliver our satellite software/firmware into orbit. The ideal candidate is a strong people manager with a proven track record of organizing and directing complex software projects from concept to delivery. Previous experience working on interdisciplinary projects, such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, or aerospace, is highly valued.
Key Responsibilities:
– Lead and guide a team of software engineers in the development and delivery of Muon’s satellite software/firmware
– Recruit and plan for a scalable organization to meet the demands of our growing business
– Set high standards and mentor team members to ensure a technically excellent engineering team
– Translate high-level mission concepts into team requirements, development strategy, and goals
– Collaborate closely with our Ground Software, Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, and RF teams to resolve design strategy and requirements ambiguity
– Hire and mentor new team members to enhance the capabilities and capacity of the team
– Foster an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture to drive high productivity and opportunities for growth
– Identify and implement processes, tools, and infrastructure to accelerate our design and development efforts
– Own the end-to-end development process from product concept to delivery to customers/markets
– Thrive in a dynamic and diverse work environment
Qualifications:
– 3+ years of direct management experience with a team of 5+
– 7+ years of experience on high-performing software teams
– Proven ability to lead and drive a high-performing technical team
– Significant hands-on experience on an interdisciplinary project (e.g. robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, or aerospace)
– Equivalent experience or Bachelor’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, aerospace, or related field
Nice-to-have Skills:
– Proficiency in common programming languages, such as C/C++ and Python
– Strong understanding of embedded systems fundamentals, including resource-efficient software design, drivers, real-time responsive software, Linux and RTOS frameworks
– Experience building and executing technical roadmaps
– Experience with one or more of the following: embedded RTOS, embedded Linux, FPGA, hardware design, RF communication systems, cloud/server infrastructure, network architecture
Salary:
The salary range for this role is $100,000 – $200,000 and will be determined based on the candidate’s skills, qualifications, and experience as assessed during the interview process.
Benefits and Perks:
At Muon Space, we believe in taking care of our team. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer equity compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We also provide three weeks of paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
Diversity and Inclusion:
Muon Space is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We are committed to equal employment opportunities 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 all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the requirements, and we look forward to reviewing their application. Additionally, if you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or for interviews, please let us know.
ITAR/EAR Requirements:
Please note that this position requires access to export-controlled information. To comply with U.S. Government export regulations, the applicant must 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. Apply link
