Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer
Muon Space · San Jose, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $186,000 - $202,000
or apply directly on Muon Space's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Muon Space's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 88% of Muon Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Muon Space
- high 113 stale, 2 reposted of 115 open
- Hiring momentum
- 131 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Muon Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Muon Space.
About this role
Muon Space is looking for a Senior Electrical Hardware Engineer to design, develop, and test electrical hardware for spacecraft. The role involves working on avionics systems, PCB layout, hardware testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful integration. The position is hybrid, requiring three days on-site in San Jose, CA.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Muon Space as an employer.
What you need
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field (preferred but not required)
- 5-8 years of experience in hardware engineering
- Familiarity with electronic components, circuits, and test equipment
- Expert level knowledge in schematic capture and PCB layout software
- Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces
- Experience with embedded systems and Linux development
Nice to have
- Familiarity with environmental testing considerations
- Exposure to scripting languages like Python
- Experience with power electronics for space applications
- Experience with FPGAs, SoC, or embedded linux platforms
- Leadership experience in clubs or on small teams
What you get
- Salary range of $192,000 - $212,000
- Competitive equity grant
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model requiring three days on-site
- Access to export controlled information may limit applicant eligibility
Summarised from Muon Space's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Muon Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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