Senior Frontend Software Engineer

About the role

Muon Space is building next-generation Earth observation infrastructure, and we’re looking for a Senior Frontend Software Engineer to design and build powerful, intuitive user interfaces that bridge satellite systems with human operators. You’ll develop mission-critical web applications that help plan, command, and analyze space missions—turning orbital complexity into clarity.

Responsibilities

• Architect and implement frontend systems using modern frameworks (React, Vue.js) and TypeScript.


• Create and maintain comprehensive designs, plans and roadmaps for frontend systems.


• Build operational interfaces for satellite tasking, health monitoring, and customer portals


• Integrate 3D visualization tools such as CesiumJS for real-time orbital situational awareness.


• Collaborate with backend, ops, and product teams to deliver scalable, performant UIs.

Qualifications

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience


• 6+ years experience as a software engineer in a team environment


• Strong programming experience in Python for web development


• Experience with cloud-native software development in at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, Azure) using containers


• Excellent communication and presentation skills


• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new opportunities each week

Nice-to-have Skills

• 3+ years of frontend experience, with a strong track record leading projects or teams.


• Experience with React or Vue.js and a strong grasp of TypeScript and modern UI architecture.


• Experience building visual tools that handle real-time or complex geospatial data.


• Bonus: familiarity with data visualization libraries (e.g., D3), and UX for technical domains.

Salary

• The salary range for this role is $144,000 - $213,000 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, we provide 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.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

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.