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Staff Advanced Programs Lead - EO/IR

Muon Space · Northern VA or Aurora, CO

Posted about 2 months ago · $187,000 - $218,000

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
72 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 Staff Advanced Programs Lead - EO/IR to spearhead strategic capture efforts and explore new market opportunities within the Mission Innovation team. This role involves leading mission formulation contracts, engaging with customers, and driving the execution of complex programs in the EO/IR domain. The candidate will also be responsible for creating technical proposals and conducting feasibility studies to support mission development.

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

  • B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Physics, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific field
  • 7+ years of experience in Earth remote sensing mission and/or instrument development
  • Strong foundation in first principles with demonstrated ability to decompose high level mission objectives to technical concepts and solutions
  • Background in infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, or similar remote sensing phenomenologies
  • Experience in EO/IR and related space missions across government and commercial markets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences

Nice to have

  • Proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia) for space mission analysis and remote sensing concept development
  • Familiarity with early-stage business development and discovery processes
  • Training or demonstrated experience in strategic planning, roadmapping, or scenario planning
  • Familiarity with space systems development, especially satellite remote sensing

What you get

  • Salary range of $187,000 - $223,000 plus incentive compensation
  • 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

  • No specific mention of the technologies or tools used in the role, which may affect the learning curve
  • The role involves significant responsibility in early-stage business development, which may not suit all candidates
  • Existing TS/SCI clearance is required or must be obtained, which could be a barrier for some applicants

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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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