Senior Technical Program Manager, Earth Observation
Muon Space · San Jose, CA
Posted about a month ago · $206,000 - $232,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 44 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
The Senior Technical Program Manager at Muon will oversee earth observation programs for U.S. Government clients, managing the entire mission lifecycle from concept to on-orbit operations. This role requires leading cross-functional teams, ensuring compliance with government contracts, and maintaining accountability for cost, schedule, and technical performance. The position is hybrid, requiring on-site work in San Jose three days a week.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field, or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of program management experience on complex aerospace or defense development programs
- Experience executing U.S. Government contracts
- Experience leading engineering teams through concept development and preliminary design
- Exceptional written communication skills
Nice to have
- Satellite or instrument program leadership across the full lifecycle
- Domain experience with remote sensing systems
- Direct experience working with USSF Space Systems Command or JPL
- PMP certification or equivalent program management credentials
- Ability to obtain a security clearance
What you get
- Salary range of $206,000 - $232,000
- 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
- Hybrid role requires on-site presence three days a week
- High autonomy on an accelerated contractual schedule may lead to pressure
- Position involves handling controlled information and compliance with ITAR/EAR export controls
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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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