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Mission Operations Engineer

Muon Space· Mission Operations
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Remote$140k - $195kfull-timePosted 1mo ago

About the role

Role focusing on satellite and specialty sensing operations, monitoring, and maintenance of Muon Space’s satellite fleet. Responsible for satellite commissioning campaigns, procedures, anomaly troubleshooting, and developing automation for health and safety monitoring of orbiting assets.

Responsibilities

  • Flawless execution of simultaneous missions with a small team of operators.
  • Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to execute satellite operation plans and maintain satellite services.
  • Analyze telemetry data and health reports to assess performance and proactively implement preventive measures.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve anomalies and malfunctions to restore satellite functionality promptly.
  • Plan and coordinate satellite maneuvers, including orbit corrections and station-keeping.
  • Support integration of new satellites into the fleet and ensure smooth transition from launch to operations.
  • Identify operational improvements and implement fixes to enhance fleet reliability, safety, and efficiency.
  • Support on-call shift work regularly.
  • Occasional travel to San Jose for launch support or other operational needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of project or industry experience operating or automating complex systems
  • Experience with Python, Julia, or another high-level scripting language
  • Strong systems-level understanding of satellite operations in both ground and space segments
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities with collaborative problem-solving
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to make critical decisions under pressure
  • Ability to work independently and in a team, take initiative, and communicate effectively

Skills

Required:Satellite operationsTelemetry analysisPython or Julia

Benefits

  • equity grant
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Muon Space

The Mission Foundry — designing, building, and operating high-performance satellite constellations for National Security, civil, and commercial customers.

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