Senior Avionics Engineer New San Jose, CA

Muon Space, Inc.; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 192,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Paid time off

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. in San Jose, CA seeks a Senior Avionics Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical hardware for next-generation spacecraft. You will work with engineers across disciplines to bring satellite systems to life.

This hybrid role requires on-site presence in San Jose three days per week. The compensation includes a salary range of $192,000–$212,000 plus equity and a comprehensive benefits package, with opportunities to mentor teammates and influence hardware design.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Electrical/Computer Engineering preferred.
• 5–8 years of hardware engineering experience, especially with electronic systems.
• Familiar with oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies.
• Expert in schematic capture and PCB layout tools (Altium, Cadence/Orcad).
• Understanding of microcontrollers and interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Experience with embedded systems and Linux development.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork.
• Desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for spacecraft avionics, including flight computers, power distribution, and comms.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout
• Bring-up, testing, and validation of hardware
• Collaborate with software engineers on hardware/software integration
• Build and test early hardware prototypes
• Work cross-functionally to ensure manufacturability and integration
• Create design docs, test procedures, and reports
• Participate in design reviews and provide feedback
• Mentor engineers and drive the team forward

Skills

Embedded systems

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Microcontrollers

Linux development

UART

SPI

I2C

CAN

Ethernet

Teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence/Orcad

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Avionics Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose, CA. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge electrical hardware for our next-generation spacecraft. You will work closely with experienced engineers across various disciplines to bring innovative satellite systems to life.

This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design and development of electrical systems for spacecraft avionics, including areas such as flight computers, power distribution, guidance and navigation, sensors, actuators, and communication systems.
• Schematic capture and PCB layout
• Bring-up, testing, and validation of newly designed hardware.
• Collaborate with software engineers on the integration and testing of hardware and software components.
• Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risks.
• Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to ensure successful integration and manufacturability of hardware.
• Contribute to the creation of design documentation, test procedures, and reports.
• Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Mentor other engineers and push the team to new heights in your respective domain

Qualifications

• Prefer, but don’t require B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered).
• Familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Expert level knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).
• Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Experience with embedded systems, embedded programming concepts and comfortable in a Linux development environment
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands‑on approach to engineering challenges.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• A strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI).
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis.
• Experience with power electronics for space applications (e.g., batteries, GaN switching converters, 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

The salary range for this role is $192,000 - $212,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission‑critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time‑to‑orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full‑time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states:
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.

U.S. Export Control laws require that access to certain technical information be limited to U.S. Persons (U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents/Green Card Holders) and individuals granted appropriate authorization. Please indicate your current Immigration and Work Authorization status. Verification will be required upon hire.

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