Software Engineer, Flight Software

Core responsibilities:

• Integral member of the team defining and building Muon's satellite bus platform
• Translate concepts and requirements into design and working implementations, supporting through to on-orbit operations
• Design, bring up, and support the embedded software environment that runs in satellite flight systems and peripherals using ARM Cortex-M CPUs
• Participate in evaluating and selecting technologies for the software foundation and collaborate on flight software architecture

This role contributes to building satellite constellations that deliver mission-critical Earth Intelligence data for applications ranging from climate monitoring to national security, helping create a safer and more resilient world.

Required qualifications:

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science, electrical engineering, or related field
• 5+ years experience as a software engineer in a team environment
• Strong C/C++ programming with practical familiarity of other languages
• Great embedded systems fundamentals including resource-efficient design, low-level drivers, RTOS frameworks, and hardware integration

Compensation package includes salary range of $170,000 - $195,000 plus competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, disability and life insurance, three weeks paid vacation, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.

Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data for Earth Intelligence applications, dedicated to creating a safer and more resilient world through climate monitoring and national security solutions.