Principal Software Engineer, Mission Design
Muon Space · San Jose, CA
From the posting
About the role
Muon seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join our Software Organization. This engineer will synthesize a broad understanding of the full Muon software architecture and roadmap with the unique needs of each potential mission, to plan and design the software solutions necessary for mission success. They will guide the evolution of the common platform to benefit our customers and match market needs – partnering closely with peers in Business Development, Product Management, Systems Engineering and Hardware. They will identify early when there are key risks, as well as key opportunities to offer the customer more than they realize they can ask for. They will be a key component in enabling Muon's Software organization, and the company as a whole, to deliver what the customer needs, when they need it, so that we can successfully fulfill their mission as partners.
The preferred location for this role is three days a week on-site at our San Jose, CA office, but alternative locations will be considered for the right candidate.
Responsibilities
Work with Business Development to prioritize, design and align on staffing for the highest impact small projects that, if done early, will unlock major value for our customers. Then, guide those efforts to successful and timely impact.
Ensure that major, common customer needs are captured in organizational plans and the company's Product Roadmap. …
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