Product Manager II - Hardware
Muon Space· Product
Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$190k - $210kfull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Product Manager for Muon Space's spacecraft platform subsystems (Power, GNC, propulsion) responsible for end-to-end roadmaps, requirements, and cross-functional coordination in a hybrid on-site role in San Jose, CA.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
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.
Skills
Required:Product Requirements DocumentationRoadmapPlanningStakeholderCommunication
Benefits
- equity grant
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- short & long term disability and life insurance
- three weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- unlimited sick time
- paid parental leave
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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