Senior Avionics Engineer

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

3d•$192,000 - $212,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Avionics Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for next-generation spacecraft. The role works closely with engineers across disciplines to develop satellite systems and is hybrid, requiring on-site work at the San Jose, California office three days per week. The engineer contributes to spacecraft avionics systems such as flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communications. The role includes schematic capture and PCB layout, hardware bring-up and validation, prototype development, and collaboration on hardware-software integration. The engineer also works with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to support integration and manufacturability; creates design documentation, test procedures, and reports; participates in design reviews; and mentors other engineers. The stated salary range is $192,000–$212,000, plus an equity grant and benefits. Final compensation depends on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. The position requires access to export-controlled information; applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility criteria. Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems provider that designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit satellite constellations.

Requirements

5–8 years of hardware engineering experience; relevant internships and academic projects may be considered.
Familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
Expert-level knowledge of schematic capture and PCB layout software, such as Altium or Cadence/Orcad.
Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces such as UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.
Experience with embedded systems and embedded programming concepts, and comfort working in a Linux development environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must satisfy the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements for access to export-controlled information.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required).
Familiarity with environmental testing considerations such as vibration, thermal, and EMI.
Exposure to scripting languages such as Python for test automation or data analysis.
Experience with power electronics for space applications, such as batteries, GaN switching converters, or load-switch design.
Experience with FPGAs, SoC, or embedded Linux platforms.
Leadership experience in clubs or on small teams.
Previous startup experience or experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design and development of spacecraft avionics electrical systems, including flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communications systems.
Perform schematic capture and PCB layout.
Bring up, test, and validate newly designed hardware.
Collaborate with software engineers to integrate and test hardware and software components.
Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate concepts and mitigate risks.
Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to support hardware integration and manufacturability.
Create design documentation, test procedures, and reports.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Mentor other engineers and advance the team in the relevant domain.