The Director, Execution Operations is the SVP's deputy and partner in running Mission Execution. You are responsible for the operational integrity and execution of the organization's highest priorities, and your central mission is to drive operational excellence and organizational maturity across the org — ensuring it scales effectively and integrates seamlessly with the rest of the company.
Mission Execution is Muon's second-largest organization, newly formed from four groups — Mission Engineering, hardware and electrical engineering, production (AI&T and supply chain), and the acquired Starlight Propulsion team — and it is standing up a new integrated product team (IPT) operating model while growing quickly. You will be a trusted advisor to the SVP, translating vision into concrete outcomes, leading high-impact initiatives, and building the operating systems that let the organization run many complex programs at once — freeing the SVP to focus on long-term technical strategy and cross-company leadership.
It's a great fit for someone who blends strong operational execution with enough technical depth to challenge engineering assumptions, and who is energized by ambiguous, high-impact problems that don't yet have an owner.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Your work spans two personas: the Operator (~75%), focused on execution and process, and the Ambassador (~25%), focused on stakeholders and communication.
The Operator — driving operational excellence (~75%)
The Ambassador — managing stakeholders & communication (~25%)
The salary range for this role is $233,000 - $262,000, 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.
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.
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, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
