Testbed Hardware Engineer

Muon is seeking a Testbed Hardware Engineer to join our team of testbed engineers. The ideal candidate is interdisciplinary and has a strong inclination toward good hardware execution. We’re looking for someone who can elevate the quality and aid in scaling our critical Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) avionics test platforms to support increasingly capable satellite programs!

• 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

• 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

• 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)

The salary range for this role is $146,000 - $168,000 plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end‑to‑end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission‑critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time‑to‑orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state‑of‑the‑art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration m climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full‑time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin,…