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Senior Director of Spacecraft Structure & Mission Hardware

Muon Space · San Jose, CA

Posted about 2 months ago · $233,000 - $262,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
71 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 Director of Spacecraft Structure & Mission Hardware at Muon will lead the Bus Structure and Missions team, overseeing the design and implementation of spacecraft bus platforms tailored to various mission requirements. This role involves collaboration across multiple engineering disciplines and management of complex engineering projects, ensuring all mission milestones are met while mentoring team members and supporting scalable growth.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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

  • 15+ years of experience designing and/or managing the design of complex, high reliability systems that operate in harsh environments (spacecraft, autonomous vehicles, drones, etc)
  • 8+ years of people management experience managing engineers and engineering managers
  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • Excellent leadership, program management, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
  • Proven experience managing complex engineering projects from concept to deployment, including budget and schedule management
  • Strong technical background understanding the fundamentals of mechanical and electrical design & analysis

What you get

  • Salary range of $223,000 - $259,000
  • 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 position requiring on-site work three days per week
  • Fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
  • Access to export controlled information required, with specific eligibility criteria
  • No specific mention of work-life balance initiatives beyond standard benefits

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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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