Product Manager II - Hardware

About the role

Muon Space is hiring a Product Manager to own key spacecraft platform subsystems including power, GNC, and propulsion. Reporting to the Director of Product Management - Spacecraft, you will own the end-to-end roadmap that powers our spacecraft platform to meet customer mission needs.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Spacecraft Subsystems
  • Own the product roadmap for key spacecraft subsystems (Power, Propulsion, and GNC) which enable our spacecraft platforms.
  • Define and prioritize features that improve product quality, schedule adherence, or customer value. 
  • Author clear Product Requirements Documents, drive alignment, and follow-through reliably.
  • Partner with the Director of Product Management - Spacecraft to develop the strategy for the product area including make/buy decisions.
  • Conduct customer interviews, gather feedback on product–market fit, and translate insights into roadmap decisions.
• Cross-functional Coordination
  • Partner closely with engineering teams across hardware, mission systems, and mission architecture to define features and roadmap.
  • Partner with production teams including AIT and supply chain to understand vendors, lead times, and opportunities.
  • Coordinate with the Director of PM — Federal on defense-aligned product needs and inputs to roadmap.
  • Collaborate with the VP of Product and the broader PM team on strategic roadmap decisions and prioritization trade-offs.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Product Management experience, with demonstrated success owning hardware products in technically complex environments.
• Experience in solar power systems, spacecraft propulsion, industrial robotics, or adjacent deep-tech hardware domains.
• Proven track record delivering major features or programs spanning multiple months of effort.
• History of independent execution and implementation across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Strong fluency working with engineering peers and leadership; able to influence cross-organizational technical investment without direct authority.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer mission needs into detailed product requirements and acceptance criteria across hardware subsystems.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field; advanced degree preferred.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with solar power systems or Hall-effect thrusters.
• Familiarity with guidance, navigation, and control algorithms, simulations, and sensors.
• Familiarity with building or operating hardware for the space environment.
• Prior experience in startup or high-growth technology environments.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $190,000-$210,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.