Design, build, and operate mission-optimized satellite constellations with Muon Space. Backed by Air Street.
About the role
Muon seeks a Senior Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering & IT team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across multiple security domains and can operate independently to protect Muon’s infrastructure, data, and people. You will own and advance our security posture across our satellites, ground systems, mission networks, and cloud infrastructure while contributing to compliance efforts including NIST 800-171 and ITAR/EAR requirements.
What they're looking for
- 5+ years of experience in information security or security engineering roles
- Active TS/SCI clearance, or eligibility to obtain one
- Familiarity with satellite communication protocols, embedded systems, and RF or space-ground link security
- Experience securing aerospace or mission systems — satellites, ground systems, embedded/flight software, or command-and-control (C2) interfaces
- Experience with secure software practices — threat modeling, code review, security testing, and vulnerability management
- Deep understanding of identity and access management principles and hands-on Okta or Azure AD administration
More about this role
Muon seeks a Senior Security Engineer to join our Security Engineering & IT team. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise across multiple security domains and can operate independently to protect Muon’s infrastructure, data, and people. You will own and advance our security posture across our satellites, ground systems, mission networks, and cloud infrastructure while contributing to compliance efforts including NIST 800-171 and ITAR/EAR requirements. Aerospace security is the core of this role: you will secure satellite and flight software, embedded systems, command-and-control (C2) interfaces, ground systems, and the communication links that connect them.
This position may be fully on-site at our San Jose office, hybrid, or fully remote from an approved U.S. location.
- Design and implement cybersecurity controls for satellite software, ground systems, communication links, and mission infrastructure
- Develop secure software practices for mission systems, including threat modeling, code reviews, vulnerability management, and security testing
- Monitor mission networks and satellite systems for cyber threats, investigate incidents, and coordinate containment and recovery
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