Senior Technical Program Manager (Avionics)

• Muon seeks an Avionics Technical Program Manager to lead the end-to-end planning, production, acceptance testing, and delivery of flight electronic assemblies for our next-generation satellite constellations
• This is a high-visibility, high-impact role at the intersection of electrical engineering, hardware manufacturing, flight software, and Assembly, Integration, and Test (AI&T)
• The Avionics TPM will serve as the primary operational owner for transforming engineered printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) into complete, tested units ready for spacecraft integration and software development testbeds
• The role spans hardware development, supply chain coordination, unit testing execution, and fleet-scale delivery across multiple concurrent missions
• Hardware Delivery
• Avionics Unit Delivery: Own the complete delivery pipeline and schedule for fully tested, flight-ready PCBA units to AI&T for spacecraft vehicle integration
• Testbed Fleet Support: Deliver complete, validated PCBA units to Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) testbeds to support ongoing Flight Software (FSW) development, verification, and mission simulations
• Unit Acceptance Testing (UAT) & Qualification
• UAT Execution: Drive the planning, resource allocation, and schedule execution of Unit Acceptance Testing (UAT) for all flight avionics entering AI&T
• Program Metrics & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report UAT performance metrics—including schedule variance, test bed readiness, yield rates, technical performance, and risk posture
• Cross-Functional Execution & Release Planning
• Release Timeline Planning: Partner with engineering teams to establish, maintain, and execute PCBA release timelines across current and future satellite constellation blocks
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Drive end-to-end execution across cross-functional teams spanning EE design, PCBA fabrication, assembly, functional testing, and vehicle AI&T
• Supply Chain & Risk Management
• Procurement Tracking: Track procurement, long-lead component acquisition, and assembly status for all custom PCBAs and associated mechanical enclosures/mounting hardware
• Issue Resolution: Proactively identify, track, and drive resolution of supply chain bottlenecks, component obsolescence, component lead time spikes, and test fallout issues

Benefits

• 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 50% coverage for dependents (Concierge Medical offered through One Medical where available)
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Generous time off policy
• 401(k) plan through Betterment and equity management through Carta
• Fully stocked kitchen at our HQ and we cater lunch 3 days per week
• Dog-friendly office- Familiarity with hardware/software integration environments, testbeds, or Hardware-in-the-Loop (HITL) simulators used for flight software development
• Demonstrated experience managing programs with a complex critical-path supply chain
• Hands-on technical background in electrical engineering, computer engineering, embedded systems, or avionics testing
• Proven track record managing PCBA production lifecycles—from design releases and fab/assembly procurement through functional board bring-up and acceptance testing
• Familiarity with program management scheduling tools such as Smartsheets, Microsoft Project, or similar software
• 5+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering leadership, or hardware production management delivering complex electronic assemblies, electronics systems, or aerospace hardware
• U.S. Citizenship required (program is ITAR-restricted)
• Direct experience in satellite or aerospace AI&T, avionics manufacturing, or satellite constellation volume production
• Working knowledge of space-grade PCBA standards (e.g., IPC-J-STD-001GS/Space Addendum, IPC-A-610, NASA-STD-8739)
• Experience managing environmental/acceptance testing campaigns for electronics (e.g., thermal cycling, functional screening, vibe/shock testing)
• Proficiency with ERP/PLM and tracking tools (e.g., Jira, Arena, Agile PLM, SAP, or similar toolsets)
• PMP certification or equivalent program management credentials
• Experience operating the Linux command line interface and writing scripts with the Python programming language