Electrical Hardware Engineer at Muon Space

Mountain View, California, United States

Muon Space Logo
$115,000 – $170,000Compensation
Entry Level & New Grad, Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Aerospace, SpaceIndustries

Requirements

  • B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
  • 0-3 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

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

Skills

Schematic Capture
PCB Layout
Altium
Cadence
OrCAD
Oscilloscopes
Multimeters
Power Supplies
Avionics
Flight Computers
Power Distribution
Sensors
Actuators

Muon Space

Designs and operates satellite constellations

About Muon Space

Muon Space designs, deploys, and operates satellite constellations to provide Earth Intelligence that helps protect people, the climate, and ecosystems. Their services include creating mission strategies, building satellite systems, and managing these systems using their own AI automation technology. This approach allows them to deliver high performance and reliability while keeping costs low and speeding up satellite launches. Unlike many competitors, Muon Space focuses on understanding and solving their clients' specific needs rather than just selling satellite products. They operate on a pay-as-you-go model, which includes the development and operation of satellite constellations and the data generated from them. The team at Muon Space has significant experience from leading organizations like NASA, Google, and SpaceX, which enhances their capability to deliver valuable insights to clients in areas such as climate change, security, and resource management.

Mountain View, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2021Year Founded
$98.9MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Consulting, AI & Machine Learning, AerospaceIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Company Equity
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Leave
Parental Leave

Risks

Competition from tech giants like Google may challenge Muon Space's market share.
Reliance on partnerships, like with Earth Fire Alliance, poses strategic alignment risks.
Ambitious FireSat Constellation timeline by 2026 could strain operations and finances.

Differentiation

Muon Space offers end-to-end space systems with mission-tailored LEO satellite constellations.
Their technology stack optimizes missions for faster time-to-orbit and remote sensing performance.
Muon Space's team has expertise from NASA, Google, and SpaceX, enhancing their innovative capabilities.

Upsides

Muon Space secured $56.7 million in Series B funding, boosting financial stability.
Partnership with SNC enhances RF technology, expanding commercial possibilities for Muon Space.
FireSat Constellation addresses rising demand for wildfire monitoring due to climate change.

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