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 capabilities and roadmap that power our spacecraft platform to meet customer mission needs.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three 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 $177,000 - $203,000, 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.