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Technician II, Testbeds & EGSE

San Jose, CA

About The Role

Muon seeks a Technician to join our Testbeds & EGSE team — the group that builds the Hardware-In-The-Loop (HITL) testbeds behind every Muon mission and the electrical ground support equipment (EGSE) used to interface with our satellites during assembly, integration, and test. You'll be the hands that build and keep this critical infrastructure running: assembling testbed racks and EGSE units, fabricating harnesses, and maintaining the systems that software and hardware teams depend on every day.

The right person is a meticulous builder and troubleshooter who works well from drawings and block diagrams, keeps hardware organized and documented, and takes pride in infrastructure that just works. Much of this hardware is first-of-its-kind: you'll often work without a step-by-step procedure, and you should be comfortable digging for information and going directly to engineers to get what you need.

Due to the hands-on nature of this role, it requires onsite work at our San Jose location 5x day a week.

Responsibilities

Assemble HITL testbed hardware: racks, avionics modules, wiring, and interconnects, working from drawings, block diagrams, and engineering direction Assemble and maintain spacecraft test equipment (EGSE) used to power, command, and monitor satellites during integration and test Fabricate, modify, and repair cable harnesses, including connectorization, pinning, and continuity checkout Perform PCBA assembly and rework (surface mount and through-hole soldering) Maintain testbed infrastructure and support resources — power, network, and lab equipment — and respond quickly when systems go down Troubleshoot electrical issues with standard test tools (multimeters, oscilloscopes) alongside engineers

Perform light mechanical fabrication: drilling, tapping, rack fit-up, and proper torquing of fasteners Track testbed and EGSE inventory, and document builds, changes, and repairs with logs and procedure redlines

Required Qualifications

5+ years of hands-on experience assembling and maintaining electrical or electromechanical hardware

Skilled in harness fabrication: connectorization, pinning, crimping, and continuity testing Experience with PCBA assembly and rework (surface mount and through-hole) Competence with basic electrical test tools (multimeter at minimum) for troubleshooting Comfort in a Linux heavy development environment Ability to work from drawings, schematics, and block diagrams with minimal supervision

Self-sufficient when documentation is thin: comfortable seeking out information, asking engineers directly, and exercising judgment rather than waiting for a formal procedure Careful documentation habits and an organized approach to lab and inventory management Excellent communication and teamwork skills Comfortable in a fast-paced environment where priorities shift week to week

Nice-to-have Skills

Experience supporting test labs, HITL facilities, or similar engineering infrastructure IPC-A-620 / J-STD-001 or similar certifications for soldering and cable assembly Familiarity with Linux command line, Bash, or Python basics Experience with rack-based electronics, networking, or power distribution equipment Aerospace, automotive, or other high-reliability industry experience

Salary

The salary range for this role is $126,000 - $146,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

About Muon Space

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C.

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