Muon Space

Senior Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure

San Jose, CA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$184k-$208kDetected 35 days ago

GitDockerKubernetesCI/CDGitHub ActionsLinuxRoboticsControlsTest AutomationCommunicationRemote Sensing

About the role

Muon seeks a Senior Software Engineer to join our Software Test team.
An ideal candidate is an expert in software testing processes, an accomplished software tool developer, and experienced with Hardware-in-the-Loop and Simulations driven testing.
In this role, you will be a major contributor to the best-practices and architecture of our software testing infrastructure.

Build and support in-house software testing infrastructure, including hardware testbed capabilities as well as simulated test scenarios.
Integrate feedback from client teams to drive iterative improvements to our testing tools and procedures.
Lead by example with reliable estimation and planning.

B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
8+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
Strong programming experience in Python.
Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g. Github Actions).
Familiarity with Linux systems administration and Docker containers.
Knowledge of C/C++.
Familiarity with common electronics test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies, logic analyzers).
Experience testing embedded hardware projects, like robotics, autonomous vehicles, or aerospace.
Experience designing infrastructure or orchestration for running and reporting on end-to-end integration tests on large multi-component systems.
Experience with Hardware-in-the-Loop integration testing.
Proven ability to deliver reliable software testing infrastructure.
Willingness to operate in novel technical domains.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Nice-to-have Skills
Fluency in statistical analysis.

The salary range for this role is $184,000 - $208,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package.
Final compensation will be 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.
From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Expand test coverage by developing novel off-nominal test scenarios.
Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale.
We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
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.

In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

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

This listing is sourced directly from Muon Space's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.