or apply directly on Muon Space's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 78 days Muon Space's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 88% of Muon Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Muon Space
- high 113 stale, 2 reposted of 115 open
- Hiring momentum
- 131 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Muon Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Muon Space.
About this role
Muon Space is looking for a Contract Administrator to manage the lifecycle of commercial and government contracts. The role involves contract review and drafting, risk identification, proposal support, contract administration, and cross-functional collaboration with teams like Growth and Mission Engineering. This position is ideal for someone early in their contracts career, providing opportunities for mentorship and skill development in the space and defense sectors.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Muon Space as an employer.
What you need
- 3+ years of experience in contracts administration, subcontracts, or legal operations
- Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree
- Basic working knowledge of FAR/DFARS concepts and familiarity with federal systems such as SAM.gov, PIEE, and WAWF
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to resolve issues using analysis and investigation
Nice to have
- Active TS security clearance or eligibility to acquire one
- Exposure to space systems, satellite operations, or aerospace contracting
- Experience working with Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) tools
- Professional certification coursework (e.g., NCMA CFCM or CPCM)
- Proximity to San Jose, CA office to work hybrid three days per week
What you get
- Salary range of $137,000 - $161,000
- Competitive equity grant
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Worth weighing
- Remote work is allowed but may require proximity to the San Jose office for hybrid work
- No specific mention of the technology stack or tools used beyond project management systems like Asana
- The role involves working with government contracts, which may have additional compliance requirements
Summarised from Muon Space's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Muon Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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