Software Test Manager

About the role

Muon seeks a Software Test Manager  to join our satellite development team in Mountain View, CA to test the software that runs our orbiting satellites. The ideal candidate is a capable people manager and has experience with the testing of embedded hardware/software systems. Previous experience working on interdisciplinary projects is a strong asset, such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of test software engineers in developing comprehensive test suites to validate the integrated satellite systems

• Recruit and plan for an organization that will scale to meet the demands of the business as it grows

• Be the driving force behind having a technically excellent team by mentoring team members and setting high standards

• Work with discipline engineers to devise tests (verification and validation) that prove or disprove our assumptions and models

• Work with with avionics and software engineers to identify problems and lead investigations into anomalous vehicle behavior

• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture that fosters high productivity and opportunities for growth

• Identify and implement processes, tools, and infrastructure that help accelerate our design and development effort

• Excitement to tackle diverse opportunities week to week

Qualifications

• 2+ years direct management experience of 3+ people

• 5+ years experience on high performing software teams

• 2+ years of professional experience managing complex technical projects and developing and tracking schedules

• Significant current/previous hands-on technical work on an interdisciplinary project (such as robotics, autonomous vehicles, avionics, or aerospace)

• Equivalent experience or B.S. in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, robotics, aerospace, or related field

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with test automation, particularly using Python

• Previous experience delivering a hardware system or subsystem through the engineering lifecycle - from requirements through build and deployment

• Experience building hardware-in-the-loop testbeds, particularly for aviation or space

• Experience with make/buy decisions

• Track record of scrappiness and getting it done

• Implementation of Continuous integration / continuous deployment systems, especially for hardware

• Experience writing test plans, procedures, and providing operational support to cross-functional teams

• Strong sense of accountability, integrity, and team focus with extensive multi-tasking and organizational experience

Salary

The salary range for this role is $163,000 - $228,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be 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.