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Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Test

Muon Space· Engineering - Hardware
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Hybrid (San Jose, CA)$213k - $237kfull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Senior Software Engineer leading Muon’s hardware test frameworks, bridging hardware and software to design, develop, and maintain Python-based test frameworks, tooling, databases, and interfaces for hardware testing from module level to fully assembled spacecraft. Hybrid role with on-site work in San Jose, CA three days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the technical lead for Muon's hardware test frameworks: own architecture, standards, and the technical roadmap
  • Design and build Python-based test frameworks and tooling used from module-level through fully assembled spacecraft testing
  • Write drivers and abstractions for test instruments and ground support equipment (power supplies, DAQs, oscilloscopes, environmental chambers, RF test equipment)
  • Architect test results databases and user interfaces, selecting the right technologies for Muon's scale
  • Build standard, shared spacecraft-level tests that can be tailored per mission
  • Partner with subsystem, bus, and test teams to drive framework adoption, supporting and training users
  • Integrate test frameworks with CI/CD and hardware-in-the-loop infrastructure for automated regression testing
  • Mentor engineers and set the bar for code quality across hardware test software

Qualifications

  • Experience developing software that controls and tests physical hardware, including writing drivers for test instruments (e.g., VISA/SCPI, serial, CAN, or Ethernet-based)
  • B.S. in Computer Science, Electrical/Computer Engineering, or a related technical field
  • 8+ years of software engineering experience, with demonstrated technical leadership of complex, multi-engineer projects
  • Expert-level Python, including designing frameworks or libraries adopted by other engineering teams
  • Working knowledge of electronics and lab test equipment; comfortable debugging at the bench
  • Experience with databases and building tooling and user interfaces
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week

Skills

Required:PythonSoftware that controls hardwareTest instrument drivers

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.

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