Customer Operations Engineering Lead
Muon SpaceSan Jose, CA$169k – $197kPosted 9 April 2026
Job Description
About the role
Muon seeks a Customer Operations Lead to join our Satellite Operations Team. The ideal candidate works well in cross functional teams and is capable of creating scalable processes for managing customer data requests and deliveries. The Customer Operations Lead will ensure customer requests are deconflicted across the Muon missions and are processed and delivered according to the contractual obligations. The candidate will work closely with the Mission Management teams, Data Processing team, and Satellite Operations Engineers to ensure the data collection and delivery lifecycle is efficient and scalable.
Responsibilities
Lead customer focussed collection planning, schedule deconfliction, and reporting activities within the Satellite Operations Team
Ensure timely data collection and delivery across Muon’s missions according to customer requirements
Coordinate with internal stakeholders and customers to ensure appropriate prioritization of collection activities
Development of standard collection planning, performance monitoring, and reporting processes that scale across Muon’s current and future missions
Perform capacity planning for the Customer Operations team and develop onboarding and training programs for future hires
Ensure customer inquiries are addressed accurately and according to the required response time
Qualifications
7+ years of experience in a customer facing technical role such as technical account management, solutions architecture, or professional services
Experience in a leading teams with a track record of hiring, mentoring, and scaling to meet business needs
Demonstrated ability creating customer focussed processes and strategies that are scalable in a high growth environment
Experience managing relationships with sophisticated customers in a demanding environment (e.g. defense, aerospace, or government)
Strong communication and teamwork skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
Excellent time management and organization skills
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Willingness to obtain a clearance
Nice-to-have Skills
Experience with satellite mission planning, command and control systems, and telemetry analysis
Experience with on-orbit satellite payload operations and data processing
Understanding of ITAR/EAR regulations
Salary
The salary range for this role is $169K to $197K and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.
About Muon Space
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Taking Care of Our Team
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, s ... (truncated, view full listing at source)
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