About the roleMuon Space is hiring a Product Manager to own key spacecraft platform subsystems including power, GNC, and propulsion. Reporting to the Director of Product Management - Spacecraft, you will own the end-to-end capabilities and roadmap that power our spacecraft platform to meet customer mission needs.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Responsibilities- Spacecraft Subsystems
- Own the product roadmap for key spacecraft subsystems (Power, Propulsion, and GNC) which enable our spacecraft platforms.
- Define and prioritize features that improve product quality, schedule adherence, or customer value.
- Author clear Product Requirements Documents, drive alignment, and follow-through reliably.
- Partner with the Director of Product Management - Spacecraft to develop the strategy for the product area including make/buy decisions.
- Conduct customer interviews, gather feedback on product-market fit, and translate insights into roadmap decisions.
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Partner closely with engineering teams across hardware, mission systems, and mission architecture to define features and roadmap.
- Partner with production teams including AIT and supply chain to understand vendors, lead times, and opportunities.
- Coordinate with the Director of PM - Federal on defense-aligned product needs and inputs to roadmap.
- Collaborate with the VP of Product and the broader PM team on strategic roadmap decisions and prioritization trade-offs.
Required Qualifications- 3-5 years of Product Management experience, with demonstrated success owning hardware products in technically complex environments.
- Experience in solar power systems, spacecraft propulsion, industrial robotics, or adjacent deep-tech hardware domains.
- Proven track record delivering major features or programs spanning multiple months of effort.
- History of independent execution and implementation across multiple concurrent workstreams.
- Strong fluency working with engineering peers and leadership; able to influence cross-organizational technical investment without direct authority.
- Demonstrated ability to translate customer mission needs into detailed product requirements and acceptance criteria across hardware subsystems.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.
Nice-to-have Skills- Familiarity with solar power systems or Hall-effect thrusters.
- Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, simulations, and sensors.
- Familiarity with building or operating hardware for the space environment.
- Prior experience in startup or high-growth technology environments.
SalaryThe salary range for this role is $177,000 - $203,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
