Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

7h•$192,000 - $212,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Muon Space is seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for next-generation spacecraft. The role works with engineers across disciplines to develop satellite systems and spacecraft avionics, including flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communications systems. The position is hybrid and requires working on-site in Muon Space’s San Jose, California office three days per week. The engineer will work on schematic capture and PCB layout, hardware bring-up and validation, prototype evaluation, and integration with software and other spacecraft systems. The role also contributes to design documentation, test procedures, reports, and design reviews, and includes mentoring other engineers. The position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet applicable U.S. export-control eligibility requirements. 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.

Requirements

5–8 years of experience in hardware engineering; relevant internships and academic projects will 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.
Desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Must meet applicable 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; the posting states this is 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, SoCs, 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 communication systems.
Perform schematic capture and PCB layout.
Bring up, test, and validate newly designed hardware.
Collaborate with software engineers on hardware and software integration and testing.
Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risks.
Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to support successful integration and hardware manufacturability.
Contribute to design documentation, test procedures, and reports.
Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
Mentor other engineers and advance the team’s capabilities in the relevant domain.