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In this role you'll lead the design of our future testbed infrastructure and next generation of EGSE, while staying hands-on in the build and bring-up of the testbeds our missions depend on today.\nThis team sits at the crossroads of disciplines, and so can you: engineers with electrical, embedded software, mechanical, or industrial controls backgrounds all thrive here. You'll work directly with the electrical missions team to define each testbed's parallel of the mission's flight hardware, and see your designs go from concept to daily use across the company.\nDue to the hands-on nature of this role, it requires onsite work at our San Jose location 5x days a week.\nResponsibilities\nLead the design of future HITL testbed infrastructure: architecture, form factor, non-satellite hardware, and external interfaces\nLead the design of next-generation EGSE used to power, command, and monitor satellites during integration and test\nWork with the electrical missions team to define each testbed's parallel of the mission's flight hardware, translating block diagrams, schematics, and drawings into testbed designs\nBuild, integrate, and bring up testbed hardware alongside the team, and support the fleet in daily operation\nGenerate and maintain testbed architecture diagrams, interface definitions, and design documentation\nDebug hardware and interface issues across testbeds to root cause, working with electrical, software, and systems engineers\nCoordinate with supply chain, production, and facilities teams on testbed inventory, module builds, and support resources (power, network)\nGuide junior engineers and technicians on the team, and drive testbed designs that scale with an increasingly capable satellite fleet\nRequired Qualifications\n5+ years of hands-on experience with complex electromechanical systems, including 2+ years in test, testbed, or test-infrastructure development\nBackground in electrical engineering, embedded software, mechanical engineering, or industrial controls\nExperience designing hardware - electrical, mechanical, or integrated systems - that others build and use\nExperience using RF testing equipment\nAbility to read and work from electrical schematics, block diagrams, and production drawings\nStrong hands-on debugging skills across hardware and software interfaces, with standard test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes)\nScripting or programming ability (Python, Bash, or similar)\nUnderstanding of electronics fundamentals and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, Ethernet)\nExcellent communication and teamwork skills, comfortable in a fast-paced environment\nB.S. in an engineering discipline or equivalent hands-on experience\nComfort in a Linux development environment\nNice-to-have Skills\nExperience with HITL testbeds, lab automation, or large-scale test infrastructure\nElectrical CAD experience (Altium preferred) or harness design tools\nMechanical CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred) for rack and fixture design\nExperience with industrial automation or rack-based electronics, networking, and power distribution\nAerospace or other high-reliability industry experience\nSalary\nThe salary range for this role is $168,000 - $186,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process. \nAbout Muon Space\nFounded 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 at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.\nTaking Care of Our Team\nAt 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. \nOur 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, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! 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