Data Platform Software Engineering Manager

Muon Space is building an expert team for designing and generating value-added Earth observation products using Muon’s constellation of low Earth orbit satellites and other geospatial datasets. Our Data Platform Software Engineering Manager will be overseeing the design, execution, and management of a Data Platform and supporting Team to support the timely delivery of 100’s of PB of geospatial data per year. The data types range from minimally processed Level 1 data to more complex Level 3 & 4 products derived using both signal processing and ML-based scientific models. This is an ideal role for a candidate who would like to build a new ground up Geospatial Data Platform. This role will collaborate closely with geospatial, scientific, and machine learning product developers to incorporate scalable cloud resources and modern software engineering practices into Muon’s Data Platform in order to meet our goals in monitoring and addressing climate change.

This role may be remote or located at our headquarters in Mountain View, California.

Responsibilities

• Form and implement a technical vision & design for Muon’s Data Platform which meets the diverse Mission needs in monitoring and addressing climate change
• Partner closely with our Ground Software, Science, Business Development, and Instrument teams to translate high-level mission concepts into team requirements, strategy and goals. Communicate these goals inward and outward
• Guide a team of software data engineers to build Muon’s Data Platform towards continuously evolving requirements
• Recruit and plan for an organization that will scale to meet the demands of the business as it grows
• Cultivate a technically excellent engineering team by mentoring team members and setting high standards
• Create an inclusive, collaborative, and team-oriented culture that fosters high productivity and opportunities for growth
• Support continuous improvement of software engineering processes for building, deploying, and monitoring data and machine learning pipelines

Qualifications 

• 7+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years direct management experience of 3+ people
• Experience owning large (i.e. PB) geospatial data processing systems from design through to production
• Experience building and executing on technical roadmaps
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with Business Development and Customers
• Experience smoothly deploying continuously evolving data products to customers
• Current US Federal Secret Clearance holder or eligible & willing to achieve a Secret Clearance with sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with adhering to Government, Contractual and Industry Security and Access controls
• Experience working with SaaS providers of core infrastructure services
• Experience with Machine Learning Development and Operations
• Experience coaching and mentoring data engineering skills with Science teams

Salary

The salary range for this role is $175K- $225K 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.

Taking Care of Our Team

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.

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.