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Conduct analysis to support both development and testing * Quickly learn new skills, technology and ... Understanding of orbital mechanics * Experience with mathematical optimization, machine learning ...

Conduct analysis to support both development and testing * Quickly learn new skills, technology and ... Understanding of orbital mechanics * Experience with mathematical optimization, machine learning ...

Conduct analysis to support both development and testing * Quickly learn new skills, technology and ... Understanding of orbital mechanics * Experience with mathematical optimization, machine learning ...

About the Role As an entry-level Propulsion Test Engineer, you will work with test stands and test ... You'll have the opportunity to see a heavy-lift orbital launch vehicle and its many parts come to ...

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How much do entry level orbital analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for entry level orbital analyst in the United States is $27.77, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $30.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level Orbital Analyst vs Entry Level Satellite Data Analyst?

AspectEntry Level Orbital AnalystEntry Level Satellite Data Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's in aerospace, physics, or related field; basic knowledge of orbital mechanicsBachelor's in remote sensing, GIS, or related field; understanding of satellite data processing
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, aerospace companies, research institutionsSatellite operators, data analysis firms, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in aerospace and defense sectorsIn satellite communications, earth observation, and environmental monitoring

While both roles involve working with space and satellite data, Entry Level Orbital Analysts focus on tracking and predicting satellite orbits, whereas Entry Level Satellite Data Analysts interpret satellite imagery and sensor data. The roles often overlap in skills but differ in their core focus areas within the space industry.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level Orbital Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 90% Full Time, 5% Part Time, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 80% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 12% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,761 per year, or $27.8 per hour.

Software Engineer, Entry-Level

San Jose, CA

Muon Space
Space Research Administration • 11 - 50 employees

$142K - $169K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

About the role

Software Engineers at Muon work on embedded software on satellites and test equipment, physics simulations, customer-facing APIs and services, user interfaces, scheduling algorithms, data pipelines, computer vision, signal processing, cloud systems and more. They make it possible to build, test, launch, and run constellations of satellites for a wide variety of missions.

Entry-level software engineers are expected to bring significant skills and training, and then to quickly develop into experts in their domains to accelerate Muon's Mission with high quality software and systems. They must be a high performer ready to work in an exciting, fast-paced environment that values continuous improvement, embraces taking risks, and crafts the right solutions to delight our customers.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities
  • Take ownership of the code for a new software capability on ground or in space
  • Propose and iterate on the design for software components
  • Write tests and monitoring to validate correctness of one's own code
  • Conduct analysis to support both development and testing
  • Quickly learn new skills, technology and techniques
  • Communicate clearly and accurately
  • Complete work in a timely manner
Required Qualifications
  • A bachelor's degree in computer science, aerospace engineering, computational mathematics or a related field
  • Proficient in C++, Python, TypeScript or a similar high-level language
  • Coursework or relevant experience in operating systems, algorithms, data structures, physics and statistics
Desirable Qualifications
  • Expertise in embedded software, network protocols, hardware and software testing, FPGA programming, GPU programming or other relevant disciplines
  • Experience with satellites, robots, or other autonomous systems
  • Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. programming, robotics or rocket club, etc.)
  • Understanding of orbital mechanics
  • Experience with mathematical optimization, machine learning, signal processing or advanced algorithms
  • Experience with cloud environments and distributed systems
  • Advanced coursework or experience in physics, statistics, distributed systems, or embedded software
Salary

The salary range for this role is $142,000 - $169,000, 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.