Muon Space
Staff Software Engineer, Simulation Infrastructure
$240K–$265K
San Jose, CA +1 · Staff · Full-time · Posted May 12, 2026
- Location
- San Jose, CA
San Jose, California, United States - Experience
- 10+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
- Education
- B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Must meet the stated export-control eligibility criteria: be a U.S. person, be eligible to access the information without export authorization, or be eligible and reasonably likely to obtain required authorization. The company may decline to pursue export licensing for legitimate business reasons.
About the job
Leads the design and delivery of simulation products and services, integrating simulation models and stakeholder feedback into tools used across the company.
What you'll do
- Lead Muon's in-house simulation product team and shape the architectural direction of its tools.
- Design and deliver simulation services, integrate models and client feedback, and align technical roadmaps with product and mission needs.
- Work with Test and Simulation engineers on automated testing, planning, success metrics, and mentorship.
What they ask for
- Proven ability to collaborate with specialized experts on complex, cross-functional products.
- B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
- 10+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
- Strong programming experience in both a high-level scripting language and a compiled systems language.
Nice to have
- Experience with numerical simulation techniques or Software-in-the-Loop simulation.
- Knowledge of Julia, Linux systems administration, Docker, Kubernetes, cloud deployment, CI/CD, DevOps, or orbital satellite operations.
Pay
$240,000 - $265,000 USD base salary
Tools
Julia, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD
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