Electrical Hardware Engineer at Muon Space in San Jose, CA

Summary: Muon Space is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Early Career Electrical Hardware Engineer to join our growing team in San Jose, CA. This role involves contributing to the design, development, and testing of cutting-edge electrical hardware for next-generation spacecraft. 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 Required Qualifications: - 0-3 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to 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 Preferred Qualifications: - B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field - Experience with embedded systems or basic embedded programming concepts - Familiarity with environmental testing considerations (e.g., vibration, thermal, EMI) - Exposure to scripting languages like Python for test automation or data analysis - Participation in relevant student projects or clubs (e.g., robotics, aerospace) Required Skills: Electrical hardware design, Spacecraft avionics systems, Electronic components, Circuit design, Test equipment usage, Schematic capture software, PCB layout software, Microcontroller basics, Communication interfaces, Embedded systems, Embedded programming concepts Benefits: Equity compensation, Medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k retirement plan, Short & long term disability, Life insurance, Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, Unlimited sick time, Paid parental leave