Senior Software Engineer, Information Systems

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

9h•$196,000 - $217,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Muon Space is seeking a self-motivated, versatile Senior Software Engineer for its Information Systems team. The role focuses on developing mission-critical internal software and platforms that reduce manual and repetitive work. The team owns custom and vendor software, data platforms, and automated tools that help teams work more rapidly, improve factory efficiency, and support launch operations. The position is hybrid and requires working on-site at the San Jose, California office three days per week. The engineer will develop and maintain internal software, own work from product concept through delivery and maintenance, contribute to architecture and technology decisions, and help integrate core business and manufacturing systems. The role requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements.

Requirements

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 7 years of full-stack software engineering experience across frontend and backend.
Proficiency in common programming languages such as Python and JavaScript, and libraries such as React and Angular.
Experience selecting and deploying database technology based on performance and feature needs, including SQL/NoSQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or InfluxDB.
Proficiency developing, versioning, and optimizing REST and GraphQL APIs.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.
Must satisfy the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Experience with modern space systems, including software ecosystems.
Proven success in a high-growth startup environment.
End-to-end development experience from product concept through delivery to a customer or market.

Responsibilities

Develop internal software hands-on using modern methodologies and tools.
Own end-to-end software development, from product concept through delivery and maintenance for internal customers.
Participate in designing information systems architecture, including technology selection and buy-versus-build decisions.
Adapt to changing company needs, taking on responsibilities ranging from low-level coding to higher-level project and initiative work.
Assist with integrating and implementing core systems, such as custom ERP, PLM, MES, and supply chain systems, to automate handoffs between functions.