Systems Engineer, Mission Success & Performance

• Enable the Muon Mission Foundry by driving processes and architectural decisions that allow Muon to scale spacecraft production and mission operations reliably and repeatably.
• Partner with Mission Systems Engineers to own and track V&V compliance, verification progress, and test coverage campaigns; streamline AI&T workflows by identifying bottlenecks and championing pragmatic Test Like You Fly (TLYF) standards.
• Analyze on-orbit telemetry and platform operations to maximize utility and capacity of deployed assets; drive predictable outcomes by ensuring on-orbit performance matches pre-flight models.
• Actively close the loop by feeding on-orbit performance data back into early-phase design of next platform iteration; increase autonomy and resilience of platforms to maximize customer uptime while minimizing operator toil.

This role directly enables the scaling of satellite constellations that deliver critical Earth intelligence for climate monitoring and national security, ensuring reliable and predictable mission outcomes that contribute to a safer and more resilient world.

• M.S. or higher degree in an engineering field plus 8+ years of experience in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally with exposure to mission design, spacecraft operations, and systems architecture.
• Experience with deployed systems in the field, operating in high reliability, performance critical environments; proven business acumen within an engineering context.
• Extensive experience in AI&T workflows and V&V strategies; deep understanding of spacecraft autonomy, fault management architectures, and operational integration of FSW and GSW.
• Strong software skills (e.g., Python, Julia) with ability to build upon existing codebases; demonstrated ability to model system performance (power, thermal, data throughput) and validate against on-orbit data.

Salary range: $142,000 - $208,000 plus competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability, 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 climate monitoring and national security, dedicated to Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.