Staff Program Manager - RF Sensing

Muon Space • San Jose, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

Muon Space seeks a Staff Program Manager to lead its RF Sensing Program and deliver solutions, products, and technology while managing cost and schedule baselines. The role is a key member of the Mission Engineering team and works closely with engineering, business, legal, finance, and operations. The Program Manager supports portfolio growth by developing existing contracts and contributing to captures of new contracts.

The role is responsible for successful contract execution and for delivering high-quality products and solutions on time, on budget, and in accordance with contractual obligations. The Program Manager brings together the elements needed for program execution through organized roadmaps, schedules, and budgets, which are tracked throughout the program lifecycle. The position also supports business development through proposals, RFI responses, customer engagement, and organic growth.

The role is based in San Jose with a hybrid schedule of three days per week in the office, but may be performed remotely from an approved location. The position requires access to export-controlled information, so applicants must meet applicable U.S. Government export requirements.

Requirements

• At least 8 years of relevant program management experience.
• B.S. in an engineering discipline.
• Track record of delivering complete systems—including hardware, firmware, software, and algorithms—on time, to scope, and with high quality.
• Experience in the development and/or program management of satellite-based systems.
• Ability to establish and manage integrated master schedules.
• Expertise with modern, cloud-based productivity tools.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work successfully across engineering disciplines.
• Experience in vendor and contract management.
• Must meet the stated U.S. Government export-control access requirements for the position.

Nice To Haves

• M.S. or Ph.D.
• Systems engineering experience and experience with interdisciplinary technical trade studies.
• Experience in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Experience managing and growing teams.
• Experience with microwave instruments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multidisciplinary aerospace development effort and drive day-to-day program execution.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to plan and coordinate the resources needed to execute the program.
• Synchronize a diverse technical team by establishing tools, practices, and processes.
• Participate in technical discussions, ask probing questions, and work with the team to develop scope, schedules, and solutions to issues.
• Track and report program metrics for schedule, resources, cost, risk, and technical performance.
• Represent the company to customers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Monitor and ensure successful execution of managed contracts.
• Support business development through proposals, RFI responses, customer engagement, and organic growth.
• Develop and track program roadmaps, schedules, and budgets throughout the program lifecycle.

Benefits

• Equity compensation and a competitive equity grant.
• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior