Muon Space

Muon Space

Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

San Jose, CA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$186k-$202kDetected 15 days ago
PythonLinuxPCB DesignAltiumCadenceEmbedded SystemsAvionicsEMI/EMCElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsTest AutomationLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingRemote SensingActuators

About the role

  • Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose, CA.
  • You will work closely with experienced engineers across various disciplines to bring innovative satellite systems to life.
  • This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the design and development of electrical systems for spacecraft avionics, including areas such as flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
  • Bring-up, testing, and validation of newly designed hardware.
  • Collaborate with software engineers on the integration and testing of hardware and software components.
  • Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risks.
  • Contribute to the creation of design documentation, test procedures, and reports.
  • Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 5-8 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered).
  • Familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
  • Experience with embedded systems, embedded programming concepts and comfortable in a Linux development environment
  • Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI).
  • Experience with power electronics for space applications (e.g., batteries, GaN switching converters, load switch design)
  • Experience with FPGAs, SoC, or embedded linux platforms
  • Leadership experience in clubs or on small teams
  • Prefer, but don't require B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Expert level knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).
  • Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • A strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis.

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $186,000 - $202,000, 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.
  • At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package.
  • In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance.

Benefits

  • 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.

Equal opportunity

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

Visa & Work Authorization

  • 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
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