Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer

Muon Space; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Parental leave

Generous time off

401(k) with equity

Fully stocked kitchen

Dog-friendly office

Job summary

Muon Space, Inc. is seeking a hardware engineer to contribute to the design, development, and testing of electrical hardware for next-generation spacecraft. You will work with engineers across disciplines to deliver satellite systems, including flight computers, power, guidance and sensors, and communications.

Responsibilities include schematic capture, PCB layout, bring-up, and validation of hardware. You will collaborate closely with software and systems teams, build early hardware prototypes,

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of hardware engineering experience
• Experience with embedded systems and Linux development
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and test electrical hardware for spacecraft avionics
• Schematic capture and PCB layout
• Bring-up, testing, and validation of hardware
• Collaborate with software, mechanical, and systems teams
• Contribute to design reviews and documentation

Skills

Embedded systems

Linux development

Problem solving

Team communication

Hands-on engineering

Python scripting

Fast-paced learner

Education

B.S. in Electrical Engineering

M.S. in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Altium

Cadence/Orcad

Oscilloscopes

Multimeters

Power supplies

FPGAs/SoC

Job description

• 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
• 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

Benefits

• 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 50% coverage for dependents (Concierge Medical offered through One Medical where available)
• Parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers
• Generous time off policy
• 401(k) plan through Betterment and equity management through Carta
• Fully stocked kitchen at our HQ and we cater lunch 3 days per week
• Dog-friendly office

• Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)
• Prefer, but don’t require B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies)
• 5-8 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered)
• 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
• A strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Expert level knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad)
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis
• Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI)
• 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