Muon Space
Senior Technical Program Manager, Electric Propulsion
$206K–$232K
San Jose, CA +1 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Oct 14, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 5+ years working in engineering or program management environments.
- Education
- A relevant degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must be a U.S. person, eligible to access the export-controlled information without required export authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required U.S. government export authorization. The company may decline to pursue export licensing for legitimate business reasons.
About the job
Leads end-to-end planning and coordination of propulsion-system development, manufacturing, testing, and production for spacecraft missions.
What you'll do
- Own the propulsion program roadmap, coordinating development, testing, procurement, assembly, and production schedules.
- Translate mission requirements into test priorities and coordinate propulsion integration with other hardware teams.
- Coordinate product decisions, customer communication, supply chains, and cross-functional teams to keep production on track.
What they ask for
- 5+ years working in engineering or program management environments.
- A relevant degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field.
- Proven ability to navigate complex organizational levels, balance tight timelines, and resolve competing goals across functional teams.
Nice to have
- Direct familiarity with space propulsion architectures and components.
- Hands-on exposure to space systems development or spacecraft integration; practical experience in test campaigns, hardware manufacturing, or production lines.
Pay
$206,000 - $232,000 USD base salary
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