Senior Electrical Hardware Test Engineer
Muon Space · San Jose, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $184,000 - $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 Test Engineer to lead the development and scaling of test infrastructure for satellite avionics, ensuring zero hardware failures at launch. This role involves defining validation strategies, creating automated test racks, collaborating with hardware design engineers, and mentoring junior engineers. The position is onsite in San Jose, CA, and requires a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
- 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
- 3+ years of experience in hardware test engineering
- 8+ years of total relevant software/hardware engineering experience
- Strong knowledge of electronic components, circuits, and test equipment
- Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout software
- Understanding of microcontrollers and common communication interfaces
- Experience with embedded systems and programming in a Linux environment
Nice to have
- Experience with electronics for space applications
- Experience with FPGAs, SoC, or embedded linux platforms
- Knowledge of high speed digital interfaces
- Experience with RF test equipment and methodologies
- Familiarity with aerospace test and quality standards
What you get
- Salary range of $184,000 - $208,000
- Competitive equity grant
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Worth weighing
- Position is onsite five days a week
- This is the first electrical test role, which may involve defining new standards
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Salary range provided, but final compensation is based on various factors
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.
More roles at Muon Space
- Senior Software Engineer, Government ProgramsNorthern VA
- Software Engineer, FrontendSan Jose, CA
- Senior Instrument Systems EngineerMountain View, CA
- Senior Mission Lead Systems EngineerRemote
- Senior FPGA RF Signal Processing EngineerRemote
- Senior Business Development Manager, Satellite ConstellationsNorthern VA
- Staff Mission Lead Systems Engineer - Classified MissionsNorthern VA or Aurora, CO
- Senior Software Engineering Manager, Software PlatformSan Jose, CA