Senior Technical Program Manager

Muon Space

Senior Technical Program Manager at Muon Space leading the delivery of infrared satellites. Oversee program execution, schedule, budget, and compliance with contracts and regulations.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeSan Jose • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $131,000 - $198,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the integrated master schedule, cost baseline, and risk register
Drive the program through preliminary and critical design reviews, sub-scale lab demonstration assembly, environmental test, and final reporting
Manage the boundary between IR&D-funded and customer funded work
Serve as the primary day-to-day customer interface
Author or approve all customer deliverables including status reports
Manage program subcontracts
Partner closely with the program Principal Investigator and technical leads
Own and actively work the program risk register
Ensure all program execution complies with contracting requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional experience in program management of complex technical system development, deployment, and operations
5+ years of hands-on technical experience, preferably in an engineering or similar capacity
Direct experience with space, defense, or aerospace industry program planning and execution
Demonstrated experience managing programs with multiple subcontractors and a complex critical-path supply chain
Prior experience executing rapid-acquisition contract vehicles for government customers
Ability to get U.S. Top Secret clearance
U.S. Citizenship required (program is ITAR-restricted)
Excellent written communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short & long term disability insurance
Life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave
Equity compensation

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Hard Skills & Tools

Integrated Master Schedule ManagementCost Baseline ManagementRisk Register ManagementProgram PlanningSubcontractor ManagementCritical Path AnalysisTechnical DocumentationEnvironmental TestingDesign Review FacilitationRapid-Acquisition Contract Vehicles

Soft Skills

Excellent Written Communication