Staff Software Engineer, Flight Software

Muon Space(19 days ago)

San Jose, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$240,000 - $270,000Engineering

About this role

Muon Space is hiring a Staff Software Engineer for its flight software team to architect and build the software and firmware that runs on orbiting satellites. The role focuses on setting architectural direction and leading development, integration, and testing of embedded, bare-metal/RTOS systems and is based in San Jose, CA.

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Required Skills

Embedded Systems
C
C++
RTOS
Firmware
Drivers
ARM Cortex-M
Hardware Integration
Systems Architecture
Testing

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Qualifications

B.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
M.S. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
Ph.D. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
10+ Years Experience
U.S. Person (ITAR/EAR Eligibility)

About Muon Space

muonspace.com

Muon Space designs, builds, and operates mission-optimized satellite constellations to deliver Earth intelligence for a safe and resilient world. Their Halo™ satellite platform and constellation stack combine custom hardware, software, and mission engineering to provide tailored sensing, communications, and operational capabilities — including integrations with third‑party space assets. Muon works with commercial and government customers to provide end‑to‑end constellation solutions that prioritize reliability, responsiveness, and mission fit.