Senior Avionics Test Engineer

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Muon Space is seeking an experienced, hands-on Senior Avionics Test Engineer to own the architecture, development, and scaling of test infrastructure for satellite avionics. The role will drive test strategy, design test racks, and develop custom PCBs or fixtures when needed. As the company's first electrical test role, this engineer will help establish team standards and set expectations for electrical test infrastructure. The position is part of the electrical engineering team and collaborates with the test and reliability organization, which maintains the broader software infrastructure. The role is onsite in Muon Space's San Jose, California office five days per week. The position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. person or export authorization eligibility criteria. Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems provider, founded in 2021, that designs, builds, and operates low-Earth-orbit satellite constellations.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in hardware test engineering.
At least 8 years of total relevant software or hardware engineering experience.
Strong knowledge of electronic components, circuits, and test equipment such as oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
Familiarity with 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 knowledge of scripting and Python, and use of AI to expedite script development.
Knowledge of Git or other change-control systems.
Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must meet the stated 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.
Experience with electronics for space applications.
Experience with FPGAs, SoCs, or embedded Linux platforms.
Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, DRAM, CSI, or 25G Ethernet.
Experience with RF test equipment and methodologies, including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, and frequency generators.
Familiarity with aerospace test and quality standards such as SMC-S-016.
Previous startup experience or experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Work with test and reliability teams to define common hardware and software for automated test racks for avionics modules, primarily PCBAs.
Define validation strategy, test plans, and methodologies for spacecraft avionics, including flight computers, power systems, and RF/communication payloads.
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 using the software test framework used throughout the hardware organization.
Create rack self-test and preventative-maintenance methods so the production team can monitor and maintain racks.
Guide and mentor junior test and hardware engineers, establish engineering best practices for the test team, and lead technical design reviews for test infrastructure.
Create custom electrical or mechanical fixtures when needed to make tests fast and easy to run.