Muon Space · 7 hours ago
AIT Technician Lead
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$136K/yr - $166K/yrMuon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. They are seeking an AIT Technician Lead who will lead and coordinate testing efforts, manage a team of technicians, and perform hands-on testing work to prepare flight hardware for satellites.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead & Coordinate: Review production planning schedules and delegate test tasks to test technicians, ensuring efficient workflow and on-time delivery of test milestones
Team Management: Assign work, track progress, and provide technical guidance to test technicians to ensure quality and consistency across all test operations
Performs operational tests on a wide variety of subassemblies and systems using schematics, wiring diagrams, test specifications and test procedures
Works with engineering instructions and standard test procedures to operationally test developmental products as required
Sets up and operates in accordance with prescribed procedures using standard test equipment such as pulse generators, amplifiers, oscilloscopes, voltmeters, etc
Interprets test data and checks results against specifications and test procedures and data sheets to determine proper functioning and quality of product
Operate Vacuum Chambers: Safely setup, operate and monitor thermal vacuum chambers, ensuring test environments meet mission requirements for pressure, cleanliness, and thermal stability
Troubleshoot Issues: Diagnose and resolve problems with test hardware, instrumentation, and vacuum chambers in real time during test operations
Assembly & Fabrication: Assemble mechanical and electrical test setups from engineering drawings and schematics
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with test engineers and AIT technicians to ensure smooth and safe test operations
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required
Qualification
Required
Experience with Linux command line tools
Experience with running Python based scripts and deciphering common errors
Experience working with engineers in development and production environments
Previous experience leading or mentoring technicians in a production or test environment
Demonstrated ability to coordinate workload and prioritize tasks across multiple team members
Able to work independently and problem solve efficiently with minimal supervision
Willingness to provide constructive feedback to the engineering and management teams to improve tooling designs, processes and procedures
Able to read and interpret wiring schematics and assembly drawings
Excellent communication skills and ability to provide clear direction to team members
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
Preferred
Experience with CAD such as Solidworks or similar software
Experience with MES and ERP systems
Experience working in a Class 10k (ISO 7) cleanroom
Able to lift 25 lbs. unassisted
A&P Certified
Benefits
Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
A 401k retirement plan
Short & long term disability
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.
Founded in 2021
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
2026-01-20
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