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Satellite Operations Platform Manager

Muonspace · Remote · Remote

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About Muonspace

Design, build, and operate mission-optimized satellite constellations with Muon Space. Backed by Air Street.

About the role

As a Satellite Operations Platform Manager, you will be the bridge between our spacecraft in orbit, our Satellite Operations team, and the broader engineering and business teams. You’ll take responsibility for turning customer contracts into operational reality by ensuring satellites are successfully commissioned, transitioned to nominal operations, and scaled to meet a rapidly growing constellation. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 5+ years of experience in satellite operations or a related high-reliability system environment (e.g., aerospace, defense)
  • Working knowledge of satellite subsystem and supporting ground system functionality
  • Experience solving complex problems that span multiple systems
  • Experience with creating operational processes to address both technical and customer needs
  • An engineering background in an engineering field such as Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Science
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
More about this role

As a Satellite Operations Platform Manager, you will be the bridge between our spacecraft in orbit, our Satellite Operations team, and the broader engineering and business teams. You’ll take responsibility for turning customer contracts into operational reality by ensuring satellites are successfully commissioned, transitioned to nominal operations, and scaled to meet a rapidly growing constellation.

This role sits at the intersection of engineering execution and operational strategy: you’ll coordinate across subsystems (Flight Software, Ground Software, Thermal, Electrical, Systems, GNC, Business Development) to ensure that satellites meet contractual obligations, while also helping the Satellite Operations team prepare for rapid growth in fleet size.

This position can be performed remotely from an approved location.

  • Lead cross functional teams supporting commissioning activities and anomaly reviews and provide regular progress updates to management
  • Monitor operational performance against contractual requirements and coordinate cross team support to address any performance shortfalls
  • Ensure Satellite Operation’s systems and processes are scalable and support anticipated...

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