Muon Space · 1 month ago
Testbed Hardware Engineer
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$146K/yr - $168K/yr
2+ years expMuon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. They are seeking a Testbed Hardware Engineer to design and implement hardware for avionics test platforms, collaborating with various domain experts to ensure quality and scalability of their systems.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Conceive of, design, and implement Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) testbed hardware for system-level testing of software features and releases
Collaborate with domain experts (Electrical Engineering, Systems, Flight and Ground Software) to determine testbed hardware needs and translate into requirements
Translate satellite avionics design information from system block diagrams, electrical schematics and production drawings into testbed hardware designs
Synthesize and document testbed execution plans including well defined phases, and selection of milestones with rationale for each
Generate and maintain testbed architecture diagrams, capturing avionics electronic hardware components, interfaces to external devices such as comms interfaces
Coordinate with Supply Chain, Assembly, Integration and Test teams to manage flow of testbed inventory, and build processes of testbed modules
Advance testbed hardware from early development to mature lifecycle phases and collaborate with facilities manager to maintain testbed support resources (network, power, GPS) onsite
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree or higher in an engineering program from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience
2+ years of hands-on experience implementing hardware in some kind of complex electromechanical system (e.g. aviation, space, automotive, robotics)
Experience with Harness CAD tools and harness assembly
Experience with PCBA assembly and rework (surface mount, through-hole)
Experience with light manufacturing with soft metals (e.g. drilling and tapping holes), proper use of torque wrenches
Familiarity with basic electrical test tools, such as a multimeter
Experience hands-on debugging hardware in large, complex electronic systems
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Preferred
Experience with Linux Command Line tools such as Bash scripting or Python
Experience with Mechanical CAD tools (Solidworks Preferred)
Experience with Electrical CAD tools (Altium Preferred)
Familiarity with electronic test and measurement tools (e.g. oscilloscope, spectrum analyzer, harness tester)
Benefits
Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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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