Muon Space-posted 2 months ago
$164,000 - $177,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
San Jose, CA
101-250 employees

Muon seeks an experienced Environmental Test Engineer with a strong affinity toward multidisciplinary testing, test development, and problem solving. This role will work hand-in-hand with multidisciplinary engineers while supporting satellite hardware testing throughout the design and build processes. The ideal candidate is highly skilled with mechanical trades, hands-on, flexible, a quick learner, works well in a fast-paced environment, and is highly self-motivated.

  • Lead the establishment of the in-house environmental test capabilities at Muon Space
  • Commission, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, EMI/EMC)
  • Assemble, commission and troubleshoot supporting equipment and test racks to increase test lab capability and unit test quality
  • Assist engineering and AI&T teams in preparing for and executing structural test for a variety of large- and small-scale structural and mechanical satellite components
  • Instrument and test satellite flight hardware throughout development, production, and on-orbit correlation testing phases
  • Work with engineering and facilities engineering to plan for, build out, and commission test equipment (mechanical assemblies, gas, cooling water, cryogenic fluid systems, etc.)
  • Willingness to roll up sleeves and install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and harnessing (e.g. pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers and strain gauges)
  • Support rapid test turnarounds, hardware logistics, and reconfiguration efforts in a startup-paced production environment.
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years experience conducting structural vibration/shock tests on spacecraft, aircraft, or similar high reliability systems
  • 3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
  • Familiarity with test standards (e.g., GEVS, MIL-STD, NASA-STD) and interpreting engineering drawings or test requirements.
  • Experience with thermal vacuum and vacuum test equipment
  • Experience in research and development or other fast-paced technical environment
  • Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules
  • Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations
  • Strong computer skills, including experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate and manipulate files
  • Experience with evaluation and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical or structural systems
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment
  • Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
  • Knowledge/experience with cryogenic systems
  • Knowledge of various fittings (NPT, MS, AN, Swagelok, medium pressure)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • Unlimited sick time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Equity compensation
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