Muon Space

Muon Space

Senior Electrical Hardware Test Engineer

San Jose, CA · Senior · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$175k-$208kDetected 12 hours ago
PythonGitLinuxProduct ManagementPCB DesignAltiumCadenceEmbedded SystemsAvionicsElectrical EngineeringHardware DesignPower ElectronicsControlsCommunicationProblem SolvingRemote Sensing

About the role

  • Muon Space is seeking an experienced and hands-on Senior Electrical Test Engineer to join our team in San Jose, CA.
  • This is our first electrical test role so you will help define the standards of the team going forward and set the bar for our electrical test infrastructure.
  • This position is onsite and requires working in our San Jose, CA office five days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Work with test and reliability to define a common set of hardware and software to create automated test racks for avionics modules (primarily PCBAs)
  • Partner with hardware design engineers early in the product lifecycle to implement Design for Test (DFT) and Design for Manufacturability (DFM) requirements.
  • Write and maintain python scripts based on the software test framework used throughout the hardware org.
  • Create methods for rack self test and preventative maintenance so racks can be monitored and maintained by the production team.
  • Guide and mentor junior test and hardware engineers, establish engineering best practices for the test team, and lead technical design reviews for test infrastructure.
  • 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

  • 3+ years of experience in hardware test engineering
  • Strong knowledge of 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
  • Strong knowledge of scripting/python and use of AI to expedite the development of those scripts
  • Knowledge of Git or other change control systems
  • Experience with electronics for space applications
  • Experience with FPGAs, SoC, or embedded linux platforms
  • Create custom electrical or mechanical fixturing when required to make tests fast and easy to run
  • Prefer, but don't require B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
  • Familiarly with 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.
  • Knowledge of high speed digital interfaces like PCIE, DRAM, CSI, 25G Ethernet

Compensation

  • The salary range for this role is $ 175,000 - $208,000, 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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