--- title: 'Director of Growth Operations at Muon Space' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/director-of-growth-operations-muon-space-northern-743eq8zeyj1r' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-11' --- # Director of Growth Operations at Muon Space - **Company:** Muon Space - **Location:** Northern, VA - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-09-08 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-11 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/muonspace/jobs/5232383007 ## Job description ## About this Role Muon Space is looking for a Director of Growth Operations to build and lead the operational backbone of our Growth organization. This role owns and scales the teams and processes that support Muon's business development and capture activities: Partner Management, Proposal Management, Technical Writing, BD Analytics & Research, and Pricing. You will report to the Senior Vice President of Growth and work closely with Business Development, Mission Architecture, Mission Innovation, Marketing, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Legal. As Director of Growth Operations, you will be responsible for enabling Business Development and Capture Activities leading to achievement of Growth Targets, This is a player-coach role: you will manage and develop a multidisciplinary team while also rolling up your sleeves on high-priority activities, and you develop the team and processes to enable repeatable, scalable operations. This position must be performed within the Northern Virginia or San Jose region. ## Key Responsibilities - Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team spanning Partner Management, Proposal Management, Technical Writing, BD Analytics & Research, and Pricing. - Own end-to-end proposal operations — schedules, compliance, resourcing, and quality across multiple concurrent pursuits, in partnership with capture and proposal leads. - Lead the Partner Management function: identify, qualify, and manage strategic partnerships and teaming agreements that strengthen Muon's competitive position. - Oversee the Pricing function during its initial stand-up, including price-to-win development, with a plan to transition or scale the function as the org grows. - Build and mature the BD Analytics & Research capability, including market intelligence, competitive analysis, and pipeline reporting to inform capture and growth strategy. - Direct the Proposal Management and Technical Writing function to ensure consistent, high-quality, compliant proposal and capture content. - Design and implement scalable systems, tools, and playbooks CRM hygiene and reporting, proposal templates, knowledge management, and reusable content libraries. - Partner cross-functionally with BD, Mission Architecture, Mission Innovation, Engineering, Finance, Contracts, and Legal to keep operations aligned with pursuit and delivery needs. - Establish metrics and reporting to track team performance, proposal win rates, and operational throughput for the SVP of Growth. - Mentor, develop, and grow direct reports as the Growth organization scales. - All other duties as assigned. ## Basic Qualifications - 10+ years of experience in business operations, proposal management, or related business development support functions, ideally within aerospace, defense, or the space industry. - Demonstrated experience building and managing multidisciplinary teams. - Experience with pricing or price-to-win processes and cross-functional coordination with Finance. - Strong process-design and program management skills, with a track record of scaling operations in a fast-growing organization. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Able to manage multiple concurrent priorities and competing deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Desired Qualifications - Experience in the space or satellite industry. - Experience managing partners or teaming relationships in a capture or BD context. - Experience with CRM and proposal management tools (e.g., HubSpot). - Active or recent U.S. Government security clearance. - Master's degree in a related field. Salary The salary range for this role is $170,000 - $251,000, plus incentive compensation, 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. 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. ## About Muon Space ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Muon Space designs, builds, and operates satellite constellations optimized for Earth observation and remote sensing missions for government and commercial customers. - **Entity Type**: Private (Series B) - **Headquarters**: San Jose, California, USA (with additional offices in Mountain View, CA; Washington D.C. Metro Area; and Northern Virginia) - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Jonny Dyer (CEO/Co-founder), Dan McCleese (Chief Scientist/Co-founder), Pascal Stang (CTO/Co-founder), and Paul Day (VP Production/Co-founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Aerospace & Defense, Space Technology, Satellite Manufacturing, Earth Observation/Remote Sensing - **Target customers**: B2G (US Air Force, US Space Force, government agencies) and B2B (commercial agriculture companies like Hydrosat, private enterprises) - **Mission statement**: "Building constellations for a safe and resilient world" — empowering humanity to address global challenges and support a livable planet through advanced satellite technology. ## Products & Services - **Muon Halo™**: The company’s flagship integrated technology stack for satellite constellation development. It combines the MuSim digital engineering and simulation platform, the MuOS data-centric middleware architecture, and the MuSat and MuCore software-defined building blocks. This stack enables rapid, low-cost deployment of high-performance constellations using modular "CarefulCOTS" hardware and service-oriented software. - **Earth Intelligence**: A data and analytics offering that integrates physical sciences, aerospace engineering, software, and domain expertise to provide dynamic understanding of the planet for managing natural resources, enhancing safety/security, and supporting global challenges. - **Custom Satellite Constellation Services**: A three-phase approach (Design, Build, Operate) to deliver end-to-end satellite constellation development, from mission architecture optimization through manufacturing, launch, and ongoing operations. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed - **Key Metric**: Total funding raised — Muon Space has raised significant venture capital (Series B round closed; specific amount not cited in available sources but the company is well-capitalized for a space startup) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners include the USAF and USSF, Hydrosat (agriculture), and other government agencies and commercial organizations. The company is backed by leading venture investors in the space/defense sector. - **Growth Signals**: - Recognized as one of **America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces 2025** (by a workplace excellence award program) - Named one of **Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in Space for 2025** for cutting-edge weather-monitoring satellites - Opened a high-mix satellite manufacturing facility in San Jose, indicating scaling production capacity - Growing headcount: currently listing **44 open positions** across engineering, operations, go-to-market, and G&A - Team includes industry veterans from Skybox, NASA, SpaceX, and other leading aerospace organizations ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertically Integrated Technology Stack**: Muon Halo™ combines digital simulation, middleware OS, and software-defined hardware into a unified platform, enabling faster time-to-orbit and lower costs than traditional bespoke satellite development. - **High-Mix Manufacturing**: A state-of-the-art production facility optimized for building diverse satellite configurations at volumes typical of standard bus lines — a rare capability in the industry. - **Proven Government & Commercial Traction**: Contracts with the US Air Force, US Space Force, and commercial partners like Hydrosat demonstrate credibility and recurring demand. - **Team Expertise**: Founders and leadership come from Skybox, NASA, SpaceX, and other top-tier organizations, bringing deep domain knowledge and a track record of execution. ## Strategic Focus - **Scaling Constellation Operations**: Moving from design/build phases to full operational constellations, with emphasis on automated planning, tasking, and data backhaul. - **Expanding Earth Intelligence Offerings**: Developing weather-monitoring and geospatial analytics to address climate, agriculture, and national security applications. - **Government & Defense Growth**: Deepening partnerships with US and allied government agencies for resilient space-based capabilities. - **Talent Acquisition**: Actively hiring across hardware, software, mission engineering, and business development to support rapid growth. ## Why Work Here - **Mission-Driven Work**: Employees contribute directly to global challenges like climate monitoring, natural resource management, and national security — with tangible impact from space. - **Award-Winning Culture**: Named one of America’s Greatest Startup Workplaces 2025; culture built on trust, technical excellence, and shared accountability. - **Top-Tier Team**: Work alongside industry veterans from Skybox, NASA, SpaceX, and other leading organizations. - **Benefits & Perks**: - 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees (85% for dependents) - Concierge medical via One Medical - 401(k) plan through Betterment, equity management via Carta - Generous parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers - Generous time-off policy - Fully stocked kitchen, catered lunch 3x/week at HQ - Dog-friendly office - **Work Model**: Hybrid/remote flexibility for many roles (some positions listed as "San Jose, CA or Remote"); hardware roles are primarily on-site at San Jose or Mountain View facilities. - **Growth Opportunities**: With 44 open positions and rapid scaling, there is significant potential for career advancement and impact in a high-growth startup. ## Sources 1. [muonspace.com](https://www.muonspace.com/) 2. [muonspace.com/about](https://www.muonspace.com/about) 3. [muonspace.com/careers](https://www.muonspace.com/careers) 4. [muonspace.com/life-at-muon](https://www.muonspace.com/life-at-muon) 5. 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