# Software Engineer, Entry-Level

## Summary
- Organization: Muon Space 
- Location: hybrid (San Jose, United States)
- Type: Full-Time
- Department: N/A
- Status: active
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- Closing Date: N/A
- External Apply: Yes
- External Apply URL: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/muonspace/jobs/5204498007

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## Description
**About this Opportunity**

**About the role**
Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test equipment, physics simulations, customer-facing APIs and services, user interfaces, scheduling algorithms, data pipelines, computer vision, signal processing, cloud systems and more. They make it possible to build, test, launch, and run constellations of satellites for a wide variety of missions.

Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to quickly develop into experts in their domains to accelerate Muon's Mission with high quality software and systems. They must be a high performer ready to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement, embraces taking risks, and crafts the right solutions to delight our customers.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

**Responsibilities**
Take ownership of the code for a new software capability on ground or in space

Propose and iterate on the design for software components

Write tests and monitoring to validate correctness of one's own code

Conduct analysis to support both development and testing

Quickly learn new skills, technology and techniques

Communicate clearly and accurately

Complete work in a timely manner

**Required Qualifications**
A bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, computational mathematics or a related field

Proficient in C++, Python, TypeScript or a similar high-level language

Coursework or relevant experience in operating systems, algorithms, data structures, physics and statistics

**Desirable Qualifications**
Expertise in embedded software, network protocols, hardware and software testing, FPGA programming, GPU programming or other relevant disciplines

Experience with satellites, robots, or other autonomous systems

Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. programming, robotics or rocket club, etc.)

Understanding of orbital mechanics

Experience with mathematical optimization, machine learning, signal processing or advanced algorithms

Experience with cloud environments and distributed systems

Advanced coursework or experience in physics, statistics, distributed systems, or embedded software

**Salary**
The salary range for this role is $142,000 - $169,000, 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. 

**About Muon Space**
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, full-time employees receive 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.



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## Organization
- Name: Muon Space 
- Website: http://www.muonspace.com
- Industry: Space Research and Technology
- Size: 201-500 employees
- Founded Year: N/A
- Description: Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems company that designs, builds, and operates mission-optimized satellite constellations to deliver critical data and enable real-time compute and decision-making in space. Its proprietary technology stack, Halo™, integrates advanced spacecraft platforms, robust payload integration and management, and a powerful software-defined orchestration layer to enable high-performance capabilities at unprecedented speed – from concept to orbit. With state-of-the-art production facilities in Silicon Valley and a growing track record of defense, civil, and commercial and national security customers, Muon Space is redefining how mission-critical intelligence is delivered from space. 

For more information on Muon Space, visit: https://www.muonspace.com/ 