Muon Space inc
Senior Ground Software Engineer San Jose, CA
Muon Space inc, Mountain View, California, us, 94039
Responsibilities
Build a world class Mission Planning & Control System in the cloud, using tools like Docker and FastAPI. Participate in designing our cloud architecture: choosing which technologies we will use, how we will organize the system, and when we should build systems in‑house vs buy them off the shelf, to maximize the impact of our team Manage the infrastructure we will use to deploy our cloud applications, using tools like Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS Lambda Build the spacecraft-to-cloud data integration: processing and archiving the command history and telemetry, using tools like Kafka, InfluxDB, and Grafana Build the APIs and tooling to integrate our cloud with remote antenna ground station networks Architect systems to achieve low latency and fault tolerance Deploy infrastructure and tools to workstations, on‑premises data centers, and cloud environments Qualifications
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience 6+ years experience as a software engineer in a team environment Strong programming experience in Python for web development Experience with cloud-native software development in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) using containers Excellent communication and presentation skills Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week Nice-to-have Skills
Experience with the AWS / Govcloud ecosystem Experience managing CI/CD in cloud-based development, staging, and production environments Have a passion for simple architectures and clean APIs Strong Linux fundamentals and comfortable with Linux development and deployment environment IT and information security (authentication, encryption) Experience smoothly deploying continuously evolving data services to customers The salary range for this role is $144,000 - $213,000 and will depend on a candidate\'s skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process. 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 revolutionary, 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 the heart of 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 we offer compensation as part of a total package that includes salary, equity, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, disability and life insurance. We provide paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t check all the boxes. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. This position may require compliance with U.S. export control laws. To conform to export regulations, applicants may be required to demonstrate eligibility to access controlled information. Equal Opportunity
Muon Space is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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Build a world class Mission Planning & Control System in the cloud, using tools like Docker and FastAPI. Participate in designing our cloud architecture: choosing which technologies we will use, how we will organize the system, and when we should build systems in‑house vs buy them off the shelf, to maximize the impact of our team Manage the infrastructure we will use to deploy our cloud applications, using tools like Kubernetes, Helm, and AWS Lambda Build the spacecraft-to-cloud data integration: processing and archiving the command history and telemetry, using tools like Kafka, InfluxDB, and Grafana Build the APIs and tooling to integrate our cloud with remote antenna ground station networks Architect systems to achieve low latency and fault tolerance Deploy infrastructure and tools to workstations, on‑premises data centers, and cloud environments Qualifications
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience 6+ years experience as a software engineer in a team environment Strong programming experience in Python for web development Experience with cloud-native software development in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) using containers Excellent communication and presentation skills Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week Nice-to-have Skills
Experience with the AWS / Govcloud ecosystem Experience managing CI/CD in cloud-based development, staging, and production environments Have a passion for simple architectures and clean APIs Strong Linux fundamentals and comfortable with Linux development and deployment environment IT and information security (authentication, encryption) Experience smoothly deploying continuously evolving data services to customers The salary range for this role is $144,000 - $213,000 and will depend on a candidate\'s skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process. 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 revolutionary, 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 the heart of 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 we offer compensation as part of a total package that includes salary, equity, and benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, disability and life insurance. We provide paid time off, holidays, and parental leave. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage you to apply, even if you don\'t check all the boxes. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please let us know. This position may require compliance with U.S. export control laws. To conform to export regulations, applicants may be required to demonstrate eligibility to access controlled information. Equal Opportunity
Muon Space is an equal employment opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
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