Job Description

Muon is seeking a Staff Mission Lead Systems Engineer to lead the technical aspects of specific missions, from concept to on-orbit operations. This role involves customer interaction, requirements development, system modeling, risk management, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of high-reliability systems for government and commercial programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead mission conceptualization, design, and development
• Tailor and implement the Muon mission design process
• Translate customer needs into technical requirements
• Serve as primary technical contact for missions
• Manage requirements traceability and verification
• Define mission CONOPS and manage subsystem budgets
• Identify and mitigate mission risks
• Assess and coordinate design changes
• Lead design and test reviews
• Monitor on-orbit spacecraft performance
• Provide technical direction to systems, hardware, and software teams
• Contribute to engineering process improvement

Requirements

• M.S. or higher in engineering with 10+ years of experience in mission architecture or spacecraft design
• Experience as a technical lead on a major space program for USG, DoD, or IC
• Experience with USG/IC acquisition programs and standards
• Strong understanding of USG/IC contracts
• Experience interfacing with external customers
• Proven system integration and delivery experience
• Experience in formal requirements management
• Demonstrated project management and collaboration skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance

Benefits

• No benefits