Software Technical Program Manager

Muon Space is seeking a Software Technical Program Manager to join our team.  As a technical program manager (TPM), you will work cross-functionally with engineering leaders across software, hardware, science, and product to drive our programs forward by facilitating effective execution at each stage of development from inception to (literal!) launch. You will collaborate with teams of engineers and scientists to develop project schedules and milestones, identify and fill gaps, flag risks, help with resource estimation/planning and clearly communicate ongoing progress. As a TPM, you will serve as the “glue” holding complex, interdisciplinary Earth-observation programs together in service of our goal of delivering Earth intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

This role may be remote or located at our headquarters in Mountain View, California.

• Lead the definition, implementation, and optimization of software project management processes, methodologies, and tools.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop roadmaps and establish clear milestones for software development efforts and ultimately usher projects through the entire development life cycle
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, identifying dependencies, risks, and mitigation strategies.
• Establish standard reports to provide concise and effective communications to key stakeholders including leadership on program status, key performance indicators, issues/risks and accomplishments
• Provide mentorship and guidance to project teams on software project management best practices and methodologies.
• Ensure every team understands what they need to deliver at all times and foster collaboration among teams, facilitating effective decision-making and problem-solving.
• Leverage your experience to identify, test, and deploy software management initiatives to improve efficiency
• Facilitate and deliver releases for features and infrastructure contributing to multiple ongoing spacecraft programs 
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders in order to define and track resource requirements (e.g. headcount)
• Aggregate and report on problems with deployed software both in the lab and on orbit

• BS or MS degree in computer science, engineering or equivalent job experience
• 3+ years of experience as an individual contributor software engineer
• 3+ years of experience managing software development projects
• Proven track record of successfully establishing and optimizing software project management processes.
• Strong technical background with expertise in software development methodologies, tools, and technologies.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a strong track record of effectively collaborating with diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in cross functional program management, including planning, scheduling, and risk management.
• Strategic thinker with a results-oriented mindset and a commitment to driving excellence and innovation.
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week

• Experience with high-reliability embedded software development (aerospace, autonomous vehicle, medical device, etc.) 
• Experience with embedded and FPGA development 

Muon Space is working at the forefront of satellites, advanced sensors, business intelligence, and climate science to allow humanity to close the loop on climate change.  From satellite missions to modeling to data analytics and actionable insights, we believe measuring, understanding and predicting Earth’s complex, coupled systems is both a great business opportunity and key to leaving future generations a livable, productive and healthy planet.

We are a geographically diverse company with teams in the San Francisco bay area, Los Angeles, and Boulder, Colorado.  We seek great talent wherever it may be.

At Muon, 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 opportunities 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.

At Muon Space salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, Muon Space provides equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, life insurance, and an employee development program. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays and unlimited sick time, along with paid parental leave to name a few of our benefits. 

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.

The salary range for this role is $95K- $190K and will depend on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.