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Senior Program Manager, Secure Space Data Systems

Muon Space · San Jose, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $175,000 - $208,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
82 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 Senior Program Manager to oversee the development and implementation of secure data-handling capabilities for satellite platforms. This role involves direct technical contributions in areas such as hardware development and security engineering, while managing program execution, compliance, and proposal support. The Program Manager will be responsible for cost, schedule, and technical performance across various program activities, working closely with cross-functional teams.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
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

  • 6+ years of professional experience in program management of complex technical system development spanning hardware and software
  • 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience (electrical, embedded systems, mechanical, RF/communications, or similar)
  • Direct experience with space, defense, or aerospace programs that handle CUI or classified data
  • Demonstrated ownership of a board- or box-level hardware development effort through design reviews to a working, tested product
  • Experience leading testbed, HITL, or ground-segment development and running structured verification or demonstration campaigns
  • Working understanding of secure communications concepts — Type 1 encryption, Red/Black separation, key management

Nice to have

  • Active Secret or TS/SCI clearance
  • Prior experience integrating NSA Type 1 cryptographic units (e.g., HAIPE-class devices)
  • Direct experience working with SDA, NRO, USSF Space Systems Command, or similar customer offices
  • Familiarity with embedded firmware and FPGA development lifecycles
  • Experience running IR&D or capability-development programs whose artifacts feed concurrent proposals and captures

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 work model requires three days on-site in San Jose, CA
  • No supporting program office means the PM must handle all scheduling, cost tracking, and program control
  • The role requires direct technical contributions, which may not suit candidates looking for purely managerial positions

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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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