Spacecraft Test Engineer Job at Muon Space, San Jose, CA

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  • Muon Space
  • San Jose, CA

Job Description


About the role


Muon seeks a Spacecraft Test Engineer to join our Assembly, Integration, and Test team. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer and is responsible for understanding every system on the satellite. Engineers on this team must have a working knowledge of design schematics, operations, manufacturing, testing, and flight. A successful Spacecraft Test Engineer demonstrates engineering intuition and critical thinking and is comfortable working under ambiguous requirements. They will interface with other engineers, subject matter experts, and technicians to solve production challenges, support with prototype projects, and to prepare flight hardware as a part of building the satellites.

Responsibilities



  • Enable day-to-day execution of spacecraft integration and test flow

  • Support non-conformance investigation to determine root cause

  • Support AIT in the setup and activation of production lines and development and qualification of hardware test setups

  • Support the development of flight hardware, ground support equipment and qualification test assets

  • Support electrical engineering during development and pre-production phases of hardware life-cycles, as required

  • Perform bring-up and acceptance tests of PCBAs, as required

Qualifications



  • B.S. in Computer Science or Computer, Electrical, or related engineering discipline

  • 5+ years experience in aerospace or similar industry

  • Familiarity with programming and scripting languages or ability to quickly learn them (i.e. Python, Tcl, C++, SQL)

  • Hands-on experience using electrical test equipment (multimeters, oscilloscopes, power supplies, etc.)

  • Understanding and experience in environmental testing such as vibration, shock, thermal, burn-in, and TVAC

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated capability to jump into ill-defined problems and drive positive outcomes

  • RF Experience

Nice-to-have Skills



  • Experience working in a Class 10k (ISO 7) cleanroom environment

  • Documentation and configuration management experience

  • Experience writing test plans, procedures and providing go/no-go judgment and rationale

  • Experience troubleshooting electronics hardware 

  • Proficiency in understanding PCB schematics and layout tools

Salary


The salary range for this role is $123,000 - $139,000 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.


About Muon Space


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.

Taking Care of Our Team


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, 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.

ITAR/EAR Requirements


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.

About Muon Space


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.

Taking Care of Our Team


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, 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.

ITAR/EAR Requirements


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.

 

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Remote work, Flexible hours

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