Director of Engineering, Flight Software @ Muon Space
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About the role
Muon seeks a Director of Engineering, Flight Software to lead our Flight Software teams. The ideal candidate is a capable people leader with experience organizing and directing complex software projects throughout a complete lifecycle from concept to delivery to ongoing operations. The Flight Software organization owns a broad set of software systems that power our orbiting satellites using embedded Linux and microcontroller software. Experience in interdisciplinary projects such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, or aerospace is a strong asset.
Responsibilities
- Guide multiple teams of software engineers developing flight software systems.
- Recruit, hire, and scale the organization to meet business demands.
- Mentor team members and set high technical standards.
- Translate mission concepts into technical requirements, strategies, and roadmaps.
- Collaborate with Ground Software, Operations, Systems, and EE teams to resolve design ambiguities.
- Create an inclusive and team-oriented culture.
- Implement processes, tools, and infrastructure to accelerate design and development.
- Own end-to-end development from product concept to market delivery.
- Address diverse opportunities on a weekly basis.
Qualifications
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 6+ years of direct management experience.
- 10+ years on high performing embedded software teams.
- Experience managing multiple teams and managers.
- Proven ability to drive a high-performing technical team and develop technical roadmaps.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice-to-have Skills
- Proficiency in programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or Rust.
- Strong embedded systems fundamentals including driver development and real-time software.
- Experience in modern, IP connected embedded architectures (robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, aerospace).
- Success in a high-growth startup environment.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $183K - $258K, dependent on skills, location, qualifications, and experience.
About Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Their integrated technology stack enables accelerated time-to-orbit and superior remote sensing performance. Based in Silicon Valley, their state-of-the-art facility is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid payload integration.
Taking Care of Our Team
Muon offers comprehensive compensation including equity, benefits (medical, dental, vision), a 401k plan, disability and life insurance, paid vacation, holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave. They are committed to diversity and equal employment opportunity.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This role requires access to export controlled information. Applicants must meet U.S. Government export regulations and may require U.S. person status or be eligible for export authorization.
Key skills/competency
- Engineering Leadership
- Flight Software
- Embedded Systems
- Team Management
- Technical Roadmaps
- Collaboration
- Recruitment
- Process Improvement
- Communication
- Interdisciplinary Projects
How to Get Hired at Muon Space
🎯 Tips for Getting Hired
- Research Muon Space culture: Understand their mission and values.
- Customize your resume: Highlight flight software leadership experiences.
- Showcase technical expertise: Emphasize embedded systems skills.
- Prepare for behavioral interviews: Demonstrate team management acumen.