Senior Electrical Design Engineer

Muon Space•San Jose, CA

1d•$192,000 - $212,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Muon Space is seeking a motivated Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical hardware for next-generation spacecraft. The role works with experienced engineers across disciplines to bring satellite systems from concept through integration and testing. It is hybrid, with on-site work at the San Jose, California office three days per week. The engineer will contribute to spacecraft avionics and other electrical systems, including flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communications. The work includes schematic capture and PCB layout, hardware bring-up and validation, prototype development, software-hardware integration, design documentation, and participation in design reviews. The role also includes mentoring other engineers and collaborating with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to support successful integration and manufacturability. This position requires access to export-controlled information. Applicants must meet the stated U.S. export-control eligibility requirements. The role offers a salary range of $192,000–$212,000, plus equity and a comprehensive benefits package. Muon Space describes itself as 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 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.
Strong 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; the posting says this is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with environmental testing considerations such as vibration, thermal, and EMI.
Experience with 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 communications.
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 design concepts and mitigate risks.
Work with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to support successful 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’s capabilities in the engineer’s domain.