Muonspace IT Manager at Muonspace to lead IT operations, enterprise software evaluation, SaaS lifecycle management, and vendor integration. Drive trade studies, software selection, and day-to-day administration.
Responsibilities
Muon seeks an IT Manager to join our Information Technology team. The ideal candidate is a proactive IT leader with a strong background in enterprise software evaluation, SaaS lifecycle management, and vendor integration. In this role, you will lead IT operations and our tooling landscape—driving trade studies, software selection, and day-to-day administration—so our teams have the secure, high-impact tools they need to execute efficiently. Information Systems owns the software, data platforms, and automated tools that help our teams move faster, our factories build efficiently, and our launch teams operate flawlessly.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.
Trade Studies & SaaS Selection: Lead technical trade studies and software evaluations with stakeholders to select SaaS solutions that fit architecturally, securely, and cost-effectively.
Procurement Support: Partner with Legal, InfoSec, and Procurement on technical due diligence, vendor onboarding, and SLA reviews.
Tool Setup & Deployment: Work with IT and business owners on tenant configuration and integration of newly acquired software.
License Lifecycle & Cost: Manage licenses, forecast renewal budgets, allocate costs by team, and track seat utilization and license harvesting to eliminate waste.
Vendor Operations: Serve as primary technical contact for SaaS vendors, managing escalations and renewals.
Governance & Audit: Audit for shadow IT and redundant tools, and maintain security compliance.
Intake Process Optimization: Streamline the IT intake framework to shorten evaluation and deployment lead times.
Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and prioritize work for the IT team.
Qualification
Experience partnering with InfoSecNice-to-have SkillsRecent experience in hardwareThe salary range for this role is $190About Muon SpaceFounded in 2021
Required
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years in IT/IS roles spanning enterprise tool evaluation, SaaS management, or IT operations, including leading or mentoring a team.
Proven track record leading trade studies, vendor evaluations, and TCO/ROI analysis.
Experience partnering with InfoSec, Legal, and Procurement on due diligence, security reviews (SOC 2, ISO), and contracts.
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Nice-to-have Skills
Recent experience in hardware, and/or modern aerospace engineering environments.
Proven success in a high-growth startup environment
The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $210,000, 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.
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.
Preferred
Recent experience in hardware and/or modern aerospace engineering environments
Proven success in a high-growth startup environment
