Senior Avionics Test Architect for Space Systems

Muon Space, Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 184,000 - 208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Benefits package

Job summary

Muon Space seeks an experienced Senior Avionics Test Engineer to own test infrastructure for satellite avionics in San Jose, CA. You will define test strategies, develop automated racks, and shape standards for the electrical test team, collaborating with hardware design and reliability groups.

You will mentor engineers, write Python-based test scripts, and create fixtures as needed to keep tests fast and reliable in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hardware test engineering experience; 8+ years total relevant software/hardware engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, circuits and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).
• Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet).
• Experience with embedded systems, embedded programming concepts and Linux development environment.
• Strong knowledge of scripting/python and use of AI to expedite the development of those scripts.
• Knowledge of Git or other change control systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Define a common set of hardware and software to create automated test racks for avionics modules (PCBs).
• Define validation strategy and test plans/methodologies for spacecraft avionics (flight computers, power, RF).
• Collaborate with hardware design engineers to implement DFT/DFM requirements.
• Write and maintain Python scripts for the test framework.
• Create methods for rack self-test and preventative maintenance for easy production support.
• Mentor junior test/hardware engineers and lead test infrastructure reviews.
• Create custom electrical or mechanical fixtures to speed tests.

Skills

Hardware test engineering

Embedded systems

Python scripting

Linux development

Interfaces (UART, SPI, I2C, CAN,Ether)

Problem solving

Teamwork & communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical/Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence/Orcad

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

Muon Space seeks an experienced Senior Avionics Test Engineer to own test infrastructure for satellite avionics in San Jose, CA. You will define test strategies, develop automated racks, and shape standards for the electrical test team, collaborating with hardware design and reliability groups.

You will mentor engineers, write Python-based test scripts, and create fixtures as needed to keep tests fast and reliable in a fast-paced startup environment.