Software Engineer, Entry-Level Job at Muon Space in San Jose

Muon Space builds the systems that enable design, testing, launching, and operation of satellite constellations for a wide range of missions. Our engineers contribute to embedded flight software, physics simulations, customer-facing APIs and services, user interfaces, scheduling algorithms, data pipelines, computer vision, signal processing, and large-scale cloud systems.

As a Entry-Level Software Engineer, you’ll bring strong technical foundations and a passion for learning, while developing into an expert in your chosen domain. You’ll work closely with experienced engineers, gaining exposure to challenging problems and cutting-edge technologies in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design, development, and testing of new software capabilities for ground or space systems
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
• Collaborate with teammates to propose and iterate on software designs
• Conduct analysis to support both development and validation of systems
• Learn new technologies quickly and apply them effectively
• Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Deliver work reliably and on schedule

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Computational Mathematics, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience)
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (C++, Python, TypeScript, or similar)
• Coursework, internships, or projects demonstrating knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and statistics
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn quickly

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience from internships, research, or project teams (e.g., programming clubs, robotics, rocketry, or open-source contributions)
• Familiarity with embedded software, networking protocols, or hardware/software testing
• Exposure to cloud environments, distributed systems, or data pipelines
• Understanding of physics, orbital mechanics, or autonomous systems
• Interest in mathematical optimization, machine learning, or advanced algorithms

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 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 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 part of our total compensation package. We provide equity compensation and benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer paid time off and holidays, plus parental leave as part of our total rewards.

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 encourage you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes.

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