Senior Avionics Test Engineer

Location: Onsite in San Jose, CA, five days per week. Muon is currently registered and able to hire in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, and WA. Access to export-controlled information requires U.S. person status or eligibility for access without, or likely approval of, an export authorization.

Salary: $184,000–$208,000, plus equity and benefits.

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations and integrated space systems for mission-critical Earth intelligence, including climate monitoring and national security applications.

What you will do

• Own the architecture, development, and scaling of automated test infrastructure for satellite avionics modules, primarily PCBAs.
• Define validation strategies, test plans, and methodologies for flight computers, power systems, and RF/communication payloads.
• Collaborate with hardware design engineers on Design for Test and Design for Manufacturability from the beginning of the product lifecycle.
• Write and maintain Python scripts within the hardware organization’s software test framework.
• Develop rack self-test and preventative-maintenance methods for production monitoring and maintenance.
• Establish test engineering practices, mentor junior engineers, lead technical design reviews, and create custom electrical or mechanical fixtures.

Requirements

• 3+ years of hardware test engineering experience and 8+ years of total relevant software/hardware engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of electronic components, circuits, and test equipment including oscilloscopes, multimeters, and power supplies.
• Familiarity with schematic capture and PCB layout software such as Altium or Cadence/OrCAD.
• Understanding of microcontrollers and communication interfaces including UART, SPI, I2C, CAN, and Ethernet.
• Experience with embedded systems and embedded programming concepts, with comfort working in a Linux development environment.
• Strong Python and scripting skills, including use of AI to expedite script development.
• Knowledge of Git or other change-control systems.
• Strong problem-solving, hands-on engineering, communication, teamwork, learning, and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with electronics for space applications.
• Experience with FPGAs, SoCs, or embedded Linux platforms.
• Knowledge of high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, DRAM, CSI, or 25G Ethernet.
• Experience with RF test equipment and methodologies, including spectrum analyzers, VNAs, power meters, and frequency generators.
• Familiarity with aerospace test and quality standards such as SMC-S-016.
• Previous startup experience or experience in a fast-paced environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employees receive equity compensation, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, disability and life insurance.
• Benefits include three weeks of paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Muon promotes a diverse and dynamic workforce and provides equal employment opportunity.
• Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and interview process.