Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Muonspace; 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

Three weeks paid vacation

Unlimited sick time

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Muonspace is looking for a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer in San Jose, CA to design and test cutting-edge electrical hardware for spacecraft. Candidates should have 5-8 years of hardware engineering experience and a passion for contributing to innovative satellite systems.

The position offers a competitive salary between $186,000 and $202,000, along with equity compensation and a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, and three weeks paid vacation.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with electronic systems.
• Familiarity with electronic components and test equipment.
• Strong desire to learn in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of avionics systems.
• Collaborate with software engineers for integration and testing.
• Participate in design reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Hardware Engineering

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Schematic Capture

PCB Layout

Education

B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence/Orcad

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

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.
• 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

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.