Software Engineer, Entry-Level
Muon Space2 months ago
Base Salary
$142k - $169k/yr
Responsibilities
- Take ownership of code for new software capabilities on the ground or in space.
- Propose and iterate on software component designs.
- Write tests and monitoring to validate code correctness.
- Conduct analysis supporting software development and testing.
- Learn new skills, technologies, and techniques quickly.
- Communicate clearly and accurately and complete work in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, computational mathematics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in C++, Python, TypeScript, or a similar high-level language.
- Coursework or relevant experience in operating systems, algorithms, data structures, physics, and statistics.
- Desirable expertise or experience includes embedded software, network protocols, hardware and software testing, FPGA programming, GPU programming, satellites, robots, autonomous systems, orbital mechanics, mathematical optimization, machine learning, signal processing, advanced algorithms, cloud environments, and distributed systems.
- Previous experience on technical project teams such as programming, robotics, or rocket clubs is desirable.
- Applicants must meet the stated U.S. Government eligibility or authorization conditions for access to export-controlled information.
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement requiring on-site work in the San Jose, California office three days per week.
- Full-time employees receive equity compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short- and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, three weeks of paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
About Muon Space
Muon Space designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations and a software stack that deliver Earth intelligence and in-orbit compute for government, defense, and commercial users. Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Mountain View, California, the privately held company sells spacecraft, payload integration, and data services. It runs a San Jose production facility capable of building up to 500 satellites in the 100–500+ kg class annually and has acquired propulsion startup Starlight Engines.