Muon Space
Senior Director of Spacecraft Structure & Mission Hardware
$223K–$259K
San Jose, CA +1 · Director · Full-time · Posted Aug 13, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 15+ years of relevant systems design or design-management experience; 8+ years of people-management experience.
- Education
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- 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
Leads the Bus Structure and Missions team in designing, qualifying, and implementing spacecraft bus platforms and mission-specific hardware, testbeds, and support equipment.
What you'll do
- Lead the architecture, design, analysis, and qualification of bus platforms and ensure mission milestones are met.
- Own spacecraft structural and thermal analysis, bus testing strategies, hardware-in-the-loop testbeds, and mechanical and electrical ground support equipment.
- Manage and mentor engineering leaders; collaborate across teams and with customers on mission requirements, proposals, feasibility, cost, and schedules.
What they ask for
- 15+ years designing or managing complex, high-reliability systems for harsh environments.
- 8+ years managing engineers and engineering managers.
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Experience managing complex engineering projects from concept to deployment, including budget and schedule management.
Pay
$223,000 - $259,000 USD base salary
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