Muon Space Jobs Hiring Now
Muon Space is hiring for 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, concentrated in electrical engineering and project management, with listed salaries up to about $328,000. Migrate Mate updates Muon Space's live openings daily. Muon Space is an aerospace and data company that develops small satellites and geospatial intelligence systems for Earth observation and environmental monitoring applications.
Find Muon Space JobsOverview
Muon Space hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of August 31, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 15
- Top team
- Electrical Engineering
- Seniority
- Manager level or above
- Work type
- 27% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- San Jose
- Salary range
- $123,000–$328,000
Listed salaries for Muon Space roles on Migrate Mate range from about $123,000 to $328,000 per year across 15 open roles, as of August 31, 2026.
Open Roles at Muon Space
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About the role
Muon seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join our Software Test team. An ideal candidate is an expert in software testing processes, an accomplished software tool developer, and experienced with Hardware-in-the-Loop and Simulations driven testing. In this role, you will shape the best-practices and architecture of our software testing infrastructure. You will work with leaders across our department to establish testing policy and deliver testing capabilities, improving our velocity and ability to launch successful missions. This position is based at our San Jose, CA office.
Responsibilities
- Be the leading team member for Muon's Software Test infrastructure team.
- Work closely with engineering management to understand our software testing infrastructure needs and deliver solutions to enable rapid delivery of quality flight and ground software.
- Define department-wide metrics for test health, and develop automated reporting techniques to motivate measurable improvement.
- Integrate feedback from client teams to drive iterative improvements to our testing tools and procedures.
- Work with our Hardware Engineering and Manufacturing teams to expand Hardware-in-the-Loop testing capabilities.
- Work closely with the Simulation team to integrate simulation tools into automated testing campaigns.
- Collaborate with management to improve team estimation and planning.
- Define success metrics to drive team alignment with company goals.
- Mentor Test and Simulation team engineers.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver comprehensive department-scale testing procedures and infrastructure, including Hardware-in-the-Loop integration testing.
- Experience designing infrastructure or orchestration for running and reporting on end-to-end integration tests on large multi-component systems.
- B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
- 10+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
- Strong programming experience in Python.
- Familiarity with common electronics test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g. Github Actions).
- Familiarity with Linux systems administration and Docker containers.
- Willingness to operate in novel technical domains.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice-to-have Skills
- Knowledge of C/C++.
- Fluency in statistical analysis.
- Experience testing embedded hardware projects, like robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace.
- Familiarity with cloud deployment environments, like Kubernetes and virtual instances.
- Experience with Software-in-the-Loop simulation.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $234,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
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. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Taking Care of Our Team
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
About the role
Muon seeks a Staff Software Engineer to join our Software Test team. An ideal candidate is an expert in software testing processes, an accomplished software tool developer, and experienced with Hardware-in-the-Loop and Simulations driven testing. In this role, you will shape the best-practices and architecture of our software testing infrastructure. You will work with leaders across our department to establish testing policy and deliver testing capabilities, improving our velocity and ability to launch successful missions. This position is based at our San Jose, CA office.
Responsibilities
- Be the leading team member for Muon's Software Test infrastructure team.
- Work closely with engineering management to understand our software testing infrastructure needs and deliver solutions to enable rapid delivery of quality flight and ground software.
- Define department-wide metrics for test health, and develop automated reporting techniques to motivate measurable improvement.
- Integrate feedback from client teams to drive iterative improvements to our testing tools and procedures.
- Work with our Hardware Engineering and Manufacturing teams to expand Hardware-in-the-Loop testing capabilities.
- Work closely with the Simulation team to integrate simulation tools into automated testing campaigns.
- Collaborate with management to improve team estimation and planning.
- Define success metrics to drive team alignment with company goals.
- Mentor Test and Simulation team engineers.
Qualifications
- Proven ability to deliver comprehensive department-scale testing procedures and infrastructure, including Hardware-in-the-Loop integration testing.
- Experience designing infrastructure or orchestration for running and reporting on end-to-end integration tests on large multi-component systems.
- B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
- 10+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
- Strong programming experience in Python.
- Familiarity with common electronics test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers).
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g. Github Actions).
- Familiarity with Linux systems administration and Docker containers.
- Willingness to operate in novel technical domains.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice-to-have Skills
- Knowledge of C/C++.
- Fluency in statistical analysis.
- Experience testing embedded hardware projects, like robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace.
- Familiarity with cloud deployment environments, like Kubernetes and virtual instances.
- Experience with Software-in-the-Loop simulation.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $210,000 - $234,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
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. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Taking Care of Our Team
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
Job Roles at Muon Space
Working at Muon Space
Muon Space's 15 open roles are manager level or above, and about 27% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are electrical engineering, project management, and engineering (Non-Software). Muon Space develops small satellites and geospatial intelligence solutions, with engineering work spanning spacecraft systems, guidance and navigation, optical instrumentation, and scientific data products. The company serves both commercial and government customers with mission-driven remote sensing technology. Most Muon Space roles are based in San Jose, with some in Mountain View and Virginia.
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How many jobs is Muon Space hiring for right now?
Muon Space is hiring for 15 open roles on Migrate Mate as of August 31, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in electrical engineering and project management. Open positions span engineering, science, program management, business development, and operations, reflecting active growth across the organization.
What kinds of roles does Muon Space hire for?
The most active teams are electrical engineering, project management, and engineering (Non-Software). Muon Space hires across spacecraft and systems engineering, guidance navigation and control, optical and instrument engineering, applied science and geospatial analysis, software engineering, technical program management, business development, and legal and contracts operations. Most postings are manager level or above, with a strong emphasis on specialized technical and scientific disciplines.
Are Muon Space jobs remote or in-person?
A mix of remote and on-site. About 27% of Muon Space's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of August 31, 2026, with the rest based in San Jose. Each Muon Space listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Muon Space?
Find a role that matches your background in Muon Space's listings on Migrate Mate, then follow the link through to Muon Space's own careers page to complete the application. Muon Space manages its own hiring process, including interviews and offers, directly with candidates.
What do Muon Space jobs pay?
Listed salaries for Muon Space roles on Migrate Mate range from about $123,000 to $328,000 per year as of August 31, 2026, with most postings at manager level or above. Exact pay is set by Muon Space and shown on each listing.
Does Muon Space hire entry-level?
Most of Muon Space's open roles on Migrate Mate are manager level or above as of August 31, 2026. Entry-level openings are limited. Check individual Muon Space listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Muon Space hiring?
Most Muon Space roles are based in San Jose, with some in Mountain View and Virginia, and about 27% offer remote or hybrid work as of August 31, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.