# Staff Mission Lead Systems Engineer - RF Systems at Muonspace

- Company: Muonspace
- What the company does: Design, build, and operate mission-optimized satellite constellations with Muon Space. Backed by Air Street.
- Company website: https://muonspace.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Northern VA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-09
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/muonspace/jobs/5262739007?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/muonspace-staff-mission-lead-systems-engineer-rf-systems/

## About the role

Muon seeks a Staff Mission Lead Systems Engineer for RF Systems to join our Mission Execution team. At Muon, we are developing multiple missions to help understand and act on Earth and climate intelligence. As a Staff Mission Lead Systems Engineer, you will partner with our Mission Architecture team during early mission formulation and study phases — shaping the technical concept, driving architecture trades, and developing the requirements baseline for prospective Muon missions. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Direct engineering experience with RF systems — e.g., RF payload/instrument design, link budget analysis, spectrum and regulatory considerations, and mission-level RF architecture trades
- Demonstrated experience as a technical lead (e.g., Chief Engineer, Lead Systems Engineer) on at least one complex system design for USG, DoD, IC customers, and/or commercial customers
- Experience with major space programs for USG, DoD, IC customers, and/or commercial customers
- Experience with USG/IC acquisition programs, standards for space systems development, and mission assurance standards
- A strong understanding of USG/IC contracts and their artifacts
- Experience supporting proposal development (e.g., RFI/RFP responses) for government contracts

Tags: Engineering - Systems and GNC

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