Microwave Systems Lead
Muon Space
· San Jose, CA
· Jul 16, 2026
About the role Muon seeks a Microwave Systems Lead to spin up and lead a microwave instruments and data products team at Muon. This is a cornerstone position where you will be responsible for all elements of Muon’s microwave remote sensing capabilities; from instrument design and hardware engineering through digital signal processing and data product production. You will be the primary technical point of contact with customers, external partners, and internal engineering resources, drive internal knowledge and capability building, and act as the Mission Scientist for all missions carrying microwave remote sensing instruments. This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Responsibilities:
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Lead the team: form and lead a lightweight team of complementary experts
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Build world class hardware: build and fly cutting edge microwave instruments
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Produce high quality data: ensure the development of quality data products
Requirements:
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Guiding the trajectory: work with BD/Product to direct our microwave systems strategy
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PhD or Master’s degree in relevant field plus 5+ years of professional experience
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Extensive background in design and hardware engineering of microwave instruments
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Deep understanding of DSP implementation for microwave instruments
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Familiarity with the generation of data products from microwave remote sensing
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Excited to work in a fast-paced environment
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Microwave systems preferred would include leadership, programmatics, and customer experience
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Experience leading a small team of engineers
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Track record of interfacing and delivering to customers
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Expertise in common programming environments (Python) and cloud services (AWS)
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- Company
- Muon Space
- Location
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San Jose, CA
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- Full-time
- Category
- RF / Microwave
- Posted
- Jul 16, 2026
- Source
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