Muon seeks a talented GNC Systems Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and managing GNC system requirements, creating and maintaining pointing/agility budgets, ensuring proper system-level integration of GNC components, and analyzing on-orbit system performance. You can go both deep and broad across the GNC system analysis and design process. With a “systems mindset” you would be a multiplier when collaborating with other disciplines to arrive at an elegant, best-fit spacecraft design. To ensure the successful execution of our mission objectives, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, Flight & Ground Software Engineers and Flight Operations teams.
The position will be located on-site at our headquarters in Mountain View, CA.
The salary range for this role is $143K - $207K and will depend on a candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.
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.
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide 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.
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.
Ready to join us? At Muon, we collaborate both in-office and remotely. Many employees work at least 3 days per week out of our Mountain View headquarters, but some roles are fully remote. Check out individual job descriptions for full details. We can't wait to speak with you!
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