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Product Manager II - Software & Communications

Muon Space· Product
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$190k - $210kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Product Manager responsible for bits-to-ground communications, Muon Sim digital twin, and software test infrastructure across RF and optical links, reporting to Director of Product Management. Hybrid role in San Jose, CA with on-site four days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Own the product roadmap for bits-to-ground communications across RF and optical (OCT) links.
  • Own the product roadmap for Muon Sim, the digital twin behind mission design and mission operations, including throughput analysis for constellation delivery.
  • Grow simulation into a tool for software iteration, enabling flight and ground software to be exercised against the twin before spacecraft.
  • Own the product roadmap for software test infrastructure, automation, and hardware-in-the-loop environments.
  • Define and prioritize features that improve product quality, schedule adherence, or customer value.
  • Author clear Product Requirements Documents (PRDs), drive alignment, and follow through reliably.
  • Partner with the Director of Product Management to develop strategy for product areas including build/buy decisions.
  • Conduct customer interviews, gather feedback on product–market fit, and translate insights into roadmap decisions.
  • Partner with engineering across ground software, simulation, test, and mission systems to define features and roadmap.
  • Collaborate with other software product managers on intersecting roadmaps.
  • Coordinate with the Director of PM — Federal on defense-aligned product needs and inputs to roadmap.
  • Collaborate with the VP of Product and broader PM team on strategic roadmap decisions and prioritization trade-offs.

Qualifications

  • 3–5 years of Product Management experience with success owning software products in technically complex environments.
  • Experience in communications systems, simulation, test infrastructure, or adjacent deep-tech software domains.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with multiple engineering teams simultaneously.
  • Demonstrated success in uncertain environments with incomplete requirements and shifting schedules.
  • 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.
  • Ability to translate customer mission needs into detailed product requirements and acceptance criteria across software systems.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

Skills

Required:Product management in technically complex environmentsCross-functional collaborationPRD development and alignmentcustomer discovery and market fitStrategic roadmap planning

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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