Muon Space · 3 months ago
Environmental Test Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$164K/yr - $177K/yr
5+ years expMuon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations. They are seeking an experienced Environmental Test Engineer to lead the establishment of in-house environmental test capabilities and support satellite hardware testing throughout the design and build processes.
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Responsibilities
Lead the establishment of the in-house environmental test capabilities at Muon Space
Commission, evaluate, monitor, and maintain space simulation test equipment (Thermal, Thermal Vacuum, Vibration, EMI/EMC)
Assemble, commission and troubleshoot supporting equipment and test racks to increase test lab capability and unit test quality
Assist engineering and AI&T teams in preparing for and executing structural test for a variety of large- and small-scale structural and mechanical satellite components
Instrument and test satellite flight hardware throughout development, production, and on-orbit correlation testing phases
Work with engineering and facilities engineering to plan for, build out, and commission test equipment (mechanical assemblies, gas, cooling water, cryogenic fluid systems, etc.)
Willingness to roll up sleeves and install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair instrumentation and harnessing (e.g. pressure transducers, flowmeters, temperature sensors, accelerometers and strain gauges)
Support rapid test turnarounds, hardware logistics, and reconfiguration efforts in a startup-paced production environment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience
5+ years experience conducting structural vibration/shock tests on spacecraft, aircraft, or similar high reliability systems
3+ years of hands on experience with mechanical/structural/fluid/electrical systems
Familiarity with test standards (e.g., GEVS, MIL-STD, NASA-STD) and interpreting engineering drawings or test requirements
Experience with thermal vacuum and vacuum test equipment
Experience in research and development or other fast-paced technical environment
Ability to solve complex problems with minimal supervision on tight schedules
Experience with rigging, cranes, and lift operations
Strong computer skills, including experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and the ability to navigate and manipulate files
Preferred
Experience with evaluation and testing of propulsion, thermal, electrical or structural systems
Experience using oscilloscopes, digital multimeters, power supplies, and soldering equipment
Ability to fabricate and repair cable harnesses including: soldering, crimping, assembling connectors
Knowledge/experience with cryogenic systems
Knowledge of various fittings (NPT, MS, AN, Swagelok, medium pressure)
Benefits
Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401k retirement plan
Short & long term disability and life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave
Company
Muon Space
Muon Space is a space systems company that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations for earth intelligence missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$225.8MKey Investors
United States Space ForceCongruent VenturesActivate Capital Partners
2025-10-08Grant· $44.6M
2025-06-12Series B· $44.5M
2025-06-12Debt Financing· $45M
Leadership Team
Jonathan Dyer
CEO
Dan McCleese
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
Recent News
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2025-12-25
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