Muon Space · 23 hours ago
Principal Mission Architect
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/Staff
$207K/yr - $258K/yr
12+ years expMuon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. They are seeking a Principal Mission Architect to lead mission formulation and development, manage engineering teams, and perform mission-level analyses to create cost-effective space missions.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop a complete mission concept based on customer needs
Perform mission-level analysis and own all top-level mission budgets
Requirements definition and design for the mission and a variety of RF and optical instruments
Leverage software tools and/or writing code to explore engineering trade studies and answer system design questions
Understands key metrics and design trades for optical and RF instruments, and can work effectively with Muon’s instrument design team
Perform spacecraft performance and constellation configuration evaluation
Collaborate with other discipline engineers and scientists to ensure the product meets objectives
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher degree in a related engineering field plus 12 years of experience working with space missions. Higher-level degrees count for 2 years experience each if they are in relevant topics
Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills
Dedication to drawing conclusions based on the most important factors and data available
Spacecraft design experience
Space mission design experience
Software skills in one or more of Python, Julia, Matlab, C, C++
Travel to the Mountain View facility to support in-person meetings, build, and test
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Preferred
Instrument experience in a variety of wavelengths: e.g. visible and infrared wavelengths, and radio frequency
Experience supporting science teams to develop missions
Experience designing constellations
Spacecraft and/or constellation operations experience
Benefits
Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short & long term disability and life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave
Company
Muon Space
Muon Space is a space systems company that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations for earth intelligence missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$225.8MKey Investors
United States Space ForceCongruent VenturesActivate Capital Partners
2025-10-08Grant· $44.6M
2025-06-12Series B· $44.5M
2025-06-12Debt Financing· $45M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Dyer
CEO
Dan McCleese
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
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