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Senior Software Engineer, Test Infrastructure

Muon Space· Engineering - Software
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San Jose, CA$213k - $237kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineer responsible for building and improving Muon Space's software testing infrastructure, including hardware testbed capabilities and simulation-enabled testing, to enhance testing velocity and reliability for mission launches.

Responsibilities

  • Build and support in-house software testing infrastructure, including hardware testbed capabilities as well as simulated test scenarios.
  • Break down complex technical goals into detailed and well-explained proposals.
  • Integrate feedback from client teams to drive iterative improvements to our testing tools and procedures.
  • Expand test coverage by developing novel off-nominal test scenarios.
  • Work closely with the Simulations team to integrate simulation tools into automated testing campaigns.
  • Lead by example with reliable estimation and planning.
  • Ensure team alignment with company goals and success against performance metrics.
  • Mentor Test and Simulation team engineers.

Qualifications

  • Proven ability to deliver reliable software testing infrastructure.
  • B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field.
  • 8+ years' experience as a software engineer in a team environment.
  • Strong programming experience in Python.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines (e.g. Github Actions).
  • Familiarity with Linux systems administration and Docker containers.
  • Willingness to operate in novel technical domains.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Skills

Required:PythonVersion control (Git)CI/CDLinux administrationDockerCommunication

Benefits

  • equity compensation
  • medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement plan
  • short & long term disability and life insurance
  • three weeks paid vacation for new employees
  • 12 paid holidays
  • unlimited sick time
  • paid parental leave
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

About Muon Space

The Mission Foundry — designing, building, and operating high-performance satellite constellations for National Security, civil, and commercial customers.

Design, build, and operate mission-optimized satellite constellations with Muon Space.

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