Application Guide

How to Apply for Data Products Mission Manager

at Muon Space

🏢 About Muon Space

Muon Space is revolutionizing climate action through cutting-edge Earth-sensing satellite technology, positioning itself at the forefront of space-based environmental monitoring. The company uniquely combines satellite hardware, data systems, and climate science to deliver actionable insights, making it an ideal workplace for mission-driven professionals passionate about leveraging space technology for global impact.

About This Role

As Data Products Mission Manager, you'll own the full lifecycle execution of data product missions, ensuring cost, schedule, and technical performance while driving end-to-end data system delivery. This role is pivotal in translating mission objectives into reliable, scalable data products and serving as the primary interface with customers, directly supporting Muon Space's mission to revolutionize climate action through satellite technology.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves coordinating with spacecraft, software, and data teams to ensure mission milestones are met, reviewing technical performance metrics and risk assessments for ongoing data product missions, and engaging with government customers to align deliverables with mission objectives. You might spend mornings in SCIF facilities reviewing classified data acquisition plans and afternoons collaborating with engineering teams to troubleshoot data system challenges.

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🎯 Who Muon Space Is Looking For

  • Holds an active Top Secret clearance with SCI and has 8+ years in program/mission management with 5+ years specifically delivering data systems in satellite-based data acquisition environments
  • Possesses a B.S. in Engineering or Computer Science (M.S./Ph.D. preferred) and is located within commuting distance of Muon's SCIF locations in Northern Virginia or Aurora, Colorado
  • Demonstrates strong customer-facing leadership skills with experience partnering across spacecraft, software, systems, and data teams to ensure mission success
  • Has proven experience in portfolio growth and follow-on contract strategy within government or defense contracting environments

📝 Tips for Applying to Muon Space

1

Explicitly state your active Top Secret clearance with SCI in the first line of your resume summary - this is a non-negotiable requirement

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Quantify your 8+ years of program/mission management experience with specific satellite data acquisition projects and your 5+ years delivering data systems

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Highlight any experience with Earth-sensing or climate-related satellite missions, as this aligns directly with Muon Space's mission

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Mention your specific location (Northern Virginia or Aurora, Colorado) or willingness to relocate to these SCIF commuting areas

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Include specific examples of how you've driven portfolio growth and follow-on contract strategies in previous roles

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Demonstrate your understanding of Muon Space's mission to revolutionize climate action through Earth-sensing satellite technology", 'Provide specific examples of owning full lifecycle mission execution with accountability for cost, schedule, risk, and technical performance', 'Highlight your experience as a primary customer interface in government/defense contracting environments', 'Connect your satellite-based data acquisition experience to delivering timely, reliable, and high-quality data products']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Study Muon Space's specific Earth-sensing satellite technology and how it differs from competitors in climate monitoring
  • → Research the company's government contracts and partnerships to understand their customer base and mission types
  • → Learn about the specific challenges in satellite-based data acquisition for climate action applications
  • → Understand the regulatory and security environment for space technology companies working with Top Secret/SCI clearances

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience managing the full lifecycle of a satellite data product mission from conception to delivery
2 How have you balanced cost, schedule, and technical performance trade-offs in previous mission management roles?
3 Walk us through your approach to partnering with spacecraft, software, systems, and data teams to ensure mission objectives are met
4 What strategies have you used to grow a portfolio and secure follow-on contracts in government/defense environments?
5 How do you ensure data products are reliable, scalable, and delivered on time when working with classified systems?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying without explicitly addressing the Top Secret/SCI clearance requirement or location constraints
  • Using generic program management examples instead of specific satellite data system delivery experience
  • Failing to demonstrate understanding of the intersection between satellite technology, data systems, and climate science applications

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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