Senior Technical Program Manager, Propulsion
About The Position
Muon seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead end-to-end planning for the development, manufacturing, and testing of propulsion systems. The role may be performed remotely from an approved location and involves coordinating propulsion programs with product, engineering, manufacturing, and customer teams. The role owns the propulsion program roadmap across development, testing, procurement, and assembly, translating it into an active production flow and determining when hardware is ready to advance. It links propulsion programs with product strategy, supports thruster production and supply-chain coordination, and keeps engineering leads, managers, executives, and customers informed. The position also translates mission requirements into test priorities, coordinates propulsion integration with other hardware teams, and monitors industry and market developments to inform program decisions. The position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements. Muon is registered and able to hire in the states listed in the posting.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of experience working in engineering or program management environments.
- A degree in engineering, physical sciences, or a related technical field.
- Proven ability to navigate complex organizational levels, balance tight timelines, and resolve competing goals across functional teams.
- Must meet applicable U.S. Government export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.
Nice To Haves
- Direct familiarity with space propulsion architectures and components.
- Hands-on exposure to space systems development or spacecraft integration.
- Practical work experience in test campaigns, hardware manufacturing, or production lines.
Responsibilities
- Own the full propulsion program roadmap and coordinate development, testing, parts procurement, and assembly schedules.
- Map program activities into an active production flow and determine when hardware is ready to move forward.
- Serve as the primary link to the product group, helping guide product decisions and execute the overall roadmap.
- Manage supply-chain continuity and kitting for thruster production; track timeline needs for spacecraft missions, resolve organizational obstacles, and determine timing for product upgrades.
- Maintain communication across engineering leads, managers, and executives to reduce surprises and miscommunication.
- Serve as the point person for thruster customers, understand their concerns, provide transparent updates, use discretion when needed, and involve propulsion engineering as appropriate.
- Translate mission specifications into testing targets and develop realistic test-stand validation plans.
- Coordinate propulsion work with other hardware teams, including the machine shop, mechanical engineering, and electrical integration.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market shifts to inform decisions that support Muon's success.
Benefits
- Equity compensation for full-time employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Three weeks of paid vacation for new employees.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Unlimited sick time.
- Paid parental leave.
- Competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
