--- title: 'Product Manager at Muon Space' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/product-manager-muon-space-mountain-view-d19e2xh3scev' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-30' --- # Product Manager at Muon Space - **Company:** Muon Space - **Location:** Mountain View, CA - **Posted:** 2026-10-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-30 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/muonspace/jobs/5277219007 ## Job description ## About the role Muon Space is hiring a Product Manager to own a defined slice of one of our larger product areas — for example, a specific capability within the spacecraft platform, part of the bits-to-ground data path, a workflow on our on-board high-performance compute stack, or a feature set tied to one of our instruments. You'll run the day-to-day product work for that area: discovery, requirements, prioritization, release coordination, and the feedback loop with customers and internal mission teams. Reporting to a Director of Product or the VP of Product and working closely with senior PMs on the team, this is a Level 4 IC role. We're looking for someone with strong product fundamentals, real technical fluency, and the drive to grow their craft inside a hardware-plus-software environment. You will have meaningful ownership of your area from day one, with mentorship and air cover from more senior PMs on the decisions that extend beyond its boundaries. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week. ## Responsibilities - Area execution - Own the backlog, PRDs, and release planning for your product area; keep requirements, acceptance criteria, and open questions clear enough that engineering can execute without ambiguity. - Partner with engineering leads on scoping, sequencing, and trade-offs within each release; help the team make good calls on what to cut, defer, or simplify. - Track delivery, surface risks early, and keep stakeholders informed with crisp written updates. - Contribute to the roadmap for your area under the direction of the responsible senior PM or the VP of Product, bringing data, customer input, and your own point of view. - Discovery & customer understanding - Run customer and user interviews (external customers, internal mission teams, partners), synthesize what you hear, and turn it into concrete requirements and prioritization input. - Instrument your product, track usage and performance, and use evidence rather than opinion when making the case for what to build next. - Follow won/lost deals and customer escalations relevant to your area; feed structured observations back to the product and engineering teams. - Productization support - Contribute to productization decisions in your area — capability packaging, tiering, SLAs, documentation, deprecation — in partnership with the senior PM who owns the broader area. - Keep configuration control and change management clean for anything your area ships into production. - Cross-functional partnership - Work closely with engineering across software, hardware, and operations as a strong day-to-day product partner. - Support Go-To-Market teams with technical documentation, sales enablement material, RFP input, and customer demonstrations for your area. - Partner with Marketing on messaging and content tied to your area when needed. - Collaborate with the broader PM team on cross-area dependencies, shared conventions, and roadmap alignment. Required Qualifications - 3–5 years of Product Management experience shipping technical products — ideally spanning software, hardware, or data systems. - Demonstrated ability to translate customer and user needs into clear requirements and acceptance criteria, and to drive them through to release. - Strong written communication: PRDs, decision memos, release notes, and status updates that are clear enough to act on. - Comfort working closely with engineers on technical trade-offs; able to read enough of a design doc or an API spec to ask the right questions. - Strong execution instincts: can run a backlog, keep a release on track, and know when to escalate. - Curiosity and willingness to grow inside a deep-tech domain; receptive to feedback and coaching from more senior PMs. - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a related technical field. Nice-to-have Skills - Exposure to remote sensing, geospatial, Earth observation, or adjacent deep-tech data domains. - Familiarity with space systems and LEO constellations — spacecraft platforms, instruments, ground segment, or satellite data pipelines. - Experience with configuration control, change management, or safety-critical / mission-critical product environments. - Prior experience in a startup or high-growth technology environment. Salary The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $210,000, 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. ## 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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