<h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">About the role</span></h1><p>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.</p><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">Responsibilities</span></h1><ul><li>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.</li><li>Participate in schematic capture and PCB layout with the guidance of senior engineers.</li><li>Assist in the bring-up, testing, and validation of newly designed hardware.</li><li>Collaborate with software engineers on the integration and testing of hardware and software components.</li><li>Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risks.</li><li>Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to ensure successful integration and manufacturability of hardware.</li><li>Contribute to the creation of design documentation, test procedures, and reports.</li><li>Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.</li></ul><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">Qualifications</span></h1><ul><li>B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>2-4 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to complex electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered).</li><li>Familiarity with basic electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).</li><li>Exposure to schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).</li><li>Understanding of microcontroller basics and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>A strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Passion for space technology and its potential impact.</li></ul><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">Nice-to-have Skills</span></h1><ul><li>Experience with embedded systems or basic embedded programming concepts.</li><li>Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI).</li><li>Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis.</li><li>Participation in relevant student projects or clubs (e.g., robotics, aerospace).</li></ul><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">Salary</span></h1><p>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.</p><div><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">About Muon Space</span></h1><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">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 at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.</span></p><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;">Taking Care of Our Team</span></h1><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short &amp; 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.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">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, 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! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.</span></p><h1><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>ITAR/EAR Requirements</strong></span></h1><p><span style="font-size:12pt;">This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.</span></p><p> </p><p> </p></div>

<p>Muon is developing the world&rsquo;s most capable Earth-sensing satellite platform to power data-driven decisions in the Era of Climate Change.</p>

Electrical Hardware Engineer 

<h1><span>About the role</span></h1><p>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.</p><h1><span>Responsibilities</span></h1><ul><li>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.</li><li>Participate in schematic capture and PCB layout with the guidance of senior engineers.</li><li>Assist in the bring-up, testing, and validation of newly designed hardware.</li><li>Collaborate with software engineers on the integration and testing of hardware and software components.</li><li>Build and test early hardware prototypes to evaluate design concepts and mitigate risks.</li><li>Work cross-functionally with mechanical, software, systems, and production teams to ensure successful integration and manufacturability of hardware.</li><li>Contribute to the creation of design documentation, test procedures, and reports.</li><li>Participate in design reviews and provide constructive feedback.</li></ul><h1><span>Qualifications</span></h1><ul><li>B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.</li><li>2-4 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to complex electronic systems (relevant internships and academic projects will be considered).</li><li>Familiarity with basic electronic components, circuits, and test equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, multimeters, power supplies).</li><li>Exposure to schematic capture and PCB layout software (e.g., Altium, Cadence/Orcad).</li><li>Understanding of microcontroller basics and common communication interfaces (e.g., UART, SPI, I2C).</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.</li><li>Excellent communication and teamwork skills.</li><li>A strong desire to learn and contribute in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.</li><li>Passion for space technology and its potential impact.</li></ul><h1><span>Nice-to-have Skills</span></h1><ul><li>Experience with embedded systems or basic embedded programming concepts.</li><li>Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI).</li><li>Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis.</li><li>Participation in relevant student projects or clubs (e.g., robotics, aerospace).</li></ul><h1><span>Salary</span></h1><p>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.</p><div><h1><span>About Muon Space</span></h1><p><span>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 at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.</span></p><h1><span>Taking Care of Our Team</span></h1><p><span>At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short &amp; 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.</span></p><p><span>Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.&nbsp; 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! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.</span></p><h1><span><strong>ITAR/EAR Requirements</strong></span></h1><p><span>This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p></div>

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