Satellite Operations Platform Manager

Muon Space

. Lead cross functional teams supporting commissioning activities and anomaly reviews and provide regular progress updates to management .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $131,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in satellite operations and high-reliability systems, with a strong focus on operational performance, process creation, and cross-functional team leadership. Capable of navigating complex problem-solving scenarios while ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR export-control requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Satellite Operations ExperienceCross-Functional Team LeadershipOperational Process CreationComplex Problem SolvingITAR/EAR Compliance

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Hard Skills

Satellite Subsystem KnowledgeGround System FunctionalityEngineering BackgroundAerospace EngineeringMechanical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringComputer Science

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeamwork SkillsAdaptability in Fast-Paced EnvironmentsAbility to Thrive in Ambiguity

Industry Keywords

High-Reliability SystemsAerospaceDefenseContractual RequirementsAnomaly Investigations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross functional teams supporting commissioning activities and anomaly reviews and provide regular progress updates to management
Monitor operational performance against contractual requirements and coordinate cross team support to address any performance shortfalls
Ensure Satellite Operation’s systems and processes are scalable and support anticipated fleet expansion and contractual requirements
Provide periodic updates to management on commissioning progress and operational performance against contractual commitments
Support customer meetings to provide updates on anomaly investigations and track issues to closure

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in satellite operations or a related high-reliability system environment (e.g., aerospace, defense)
Working knowledge of satellite subsystem and supporting ground system functionality
Experience solving complex problems that span multiple systems
Experience with creating operational processes to address both technical and customer needs
An engineering background in an engineering field such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science
Strong communication and teamwork skills
Comfortable working in a fast paced and dynamic environment
Ability to thrive in ambiguity and create structure/process where none exists
Must satisfy applicable ITAR/EAR export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. person, eligible without export authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain required authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity grant
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave
Reasonable accommodation for employment application or interviews