Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 186,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer in San Jose, CA. You will design and develop electrical systems for spacecraft avionics and test cutting-edge hardware. Ideal candidates have 3-8 years of experience, especially in hardware engineering with a focus on electronic systems. This full-time position offers a salary range of $186,000 to $202,000 plus equity and benefits, including extensive vacation and health insurance.

Qualifications

• 3-8 years of experience in hardware engineering.
• Expert level knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout software.
• Experience with embedded systems and Linux development.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop electrical systems for spacecraft avionics.
• Conduct bring-up, testing, and validation of newly designed hardware.
• Collaborate with software engineers for integration and testing.

Skills

Electrical hardware engineering

Schematic capture

PCB layout

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Familiarity with electronic components

Embedded systems

Linux development environment

Experience with power electronics

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Altium

Cadence/Orcad

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

Job description

About the Role

Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Electrical Hardware 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.

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.
• 3-8 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.

Salary

• The salary range for this role is $186,000 – $202,000, 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.

Benefits

In addition to salary, full‑time employees receive equity compensation as well as medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, short‑ and 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. 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 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.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

• 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.