Electrical Hardware Engineer
Company | Muon Space |
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Location | Mountain View, CA, USA |
Salary | $115000 – $170000 |
Type | Full-Time |
Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
Experience Level | Entry Level/New Grad, Junior |
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 0-3 years of experience in hardware engineering, preferably with exposure to complex 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.
- Passion for space technology and its potential impact.
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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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).