Senior Technical Program Manager, Software
Muon Space · San Jose, CA ·
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Full time
- Category
- Project management
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Salary
- USD 165,000 – 188,000 / year
Coordinate cross-functional software programs for a space systems startup, aligning engineering, hardware, and product teams to deliver mission-critical capabilities from concept to launch.
About the role
We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive cross-functional planning and execution for our Software programs. In this role, you will work closely with engineering leaders across software, hardware, science, and product to coordinate efforts from early concept through delivery to (literal!) launch. You will develop schedules and milestones, uncover gaps, flag risks, support resource planning, and ensure clear communication across stakeholders.
As a Software TPM, you’ll help teams stay aligned, unblock issues quickly, and deliver critical software capabilities that power Muon’s mission. You will provide the structure and process discipline required to scale our development efforts, while enabling teams to make fast, high-quality decisions in a complex, interdisciplinary environment.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Responsibilities
- Program Planning & Roadmapping: Define objectives, scope, milestones, and success criteria in collaboration with engineering and product stakeholders.
- Scheduling & Execution Management: Build and maintain project timelines, track dependencies, monitor progress, and adjust plans as priorities shift.
- Risk & Issue Management: Identify risks early, coordinate mitigation plans, surface blockers, and drive timely resolution.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Facilitate collaboration across software, hardware, science, and product teams, ensuring aligned deliverables and clear handoffs.
- Communication & Reporting: Provide concise, actionable updates to stakeholders and leadership on progress, changes, risks, and decisions.
- Process & Continuous Improvement: Identify inefficiencies in workflows, propose improvements, and help implement better practices and tools.
- Resource & Capacity Planning: Assist in forecasting resource needs, tracking capacity, and supporting prioritization and staffing decisions.
- Release Planning & Readiness: Coordinate software releases, track readiness criteria, and communicate expectations to impacted teams.
Qualifications
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3-5+ years of experience as a software engineer or in a similar technical role.
- 3-5+ years of experience managing or coordinating software development projects.
- Demonstrated ability to establish and optimize software project management processes.
- Strong technical background with knowledge of software development methods, tools, and infrastructure.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Experience leading cross-functional planning, scheduling, and risk management across multiple teams.
- Results-oriented mindset with a bias toward clarity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Excited to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with evolving priorities.
Nice to have
- Experience in aerospace, robotics, logistics, or other domains with real-time high-reliability software development requirements.
- Experience reviewing technical documentation, architecture proposals, or requirements specifications.
- Comfort with Jira, Confluence and other productivity tools
- Exposure to OKR or goal-setting frameworks, and alignment of program priorities with company objectives.
- Ability to work effectively in distributed team environments.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $206,000 - $232,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed 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 salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.