Muon Space
Satellite Operator
San Jose, CA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 7, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Education
- Associate degree or equivalent experience
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants must be a U.S. person, eligible to access export-controlled information without export authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization. The company may decline to pursue export licensing for legitimate business reasons.
About the job
Operate and monitor Muon Space’s satellite fleet, troubleshoot anomalies, and carry out maneuvers and other procedures to maintain satellite health and service continuity.
What you'll do
- Execute operating procedures, monitor satellite health and telemetry, and take prescribed preventive measures.
- Troubleshoot malfunctions and implement corrective actions; perform orbit corrections and station-keeping maneuvers.
- Work with engineers and cross-functional teams on operations, calibrations, and commissioning new satellites.
What they ask for
- Associate degree or equivalent experience.
- Strong communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, including under pressure.
- Participate in an on-call rotation approximately one week per month; 24x7 shift work may be required.
- Work onsite in the San Jose, CA office five days per week.
Nice to have
- Operations experience with spacecraft, ground stations, or complex communication systems; understanding of satellite subsystems and industry practices.
- Experience with Python, Julia, or another high-level scripting language.
Pay
$36-$44 USD per hour (base salary)
Tools
Python, Julia
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