About the role

Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our growing team in Mountain View, 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.
• Participate in schematic capture and PCB layout with the guidance of senior engineers.
• Assist in the 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.

Qualifications

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to complex electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered).
• Familiarity with basic electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).
• Exposure to schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).
• Understanding of microcontroller basics and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).
• 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.
• Passion for space technology and its potential impact.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with embedded systems or basic embedded programming concepts.
• Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI).
• Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis.
• Participation in relevant student projects or clubs (e.g., robotics, aerospace).

Salary

The salary range for this role is $162K – $189K and will depend on a candidate’s skills geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.