Test Engineering Internship, Muon Space
Assembly, Integration and Test, Summer 2026
The hourly wage for this role is $50
More information about location
Office located in Mountain View or San Jose, CA
End-to-end space systems provider
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End-to-end space systems provider
21-100 employees
Be an early applicant
The hourly wage for this role is $50
More information about location
Office located in Mountain View or San Jose, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make Earth Intelligence accessible to help protect our planet's people, climate and ecosystem.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Aerospace, Systems, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field
- Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals across multiple disciplines (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software)
- Demonstrated proficiency in a programming or scripting language for hardware interfacing and data analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB/Simulink, Julia, C++)
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to approach complex, multi-disciplinary challenges from a first-principles perspective
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with an ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative team environment
Desirable
- Previous internship or co-op experience
- Previous experience on technical project teams (i.e. Rocket club, CubeSat, Formula SAE, Solar Car)
- Knowledge of a specific satellite subsystem or domain, such as GNC, RF communications, or power systems
- Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing or system integration
What the job involves
- The Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) team at Muon is responsible for validation of spacecraft hardware through unit acceptance testing as well as spacecraft level integration testing
- As a Test Engineering Intern, you will support the design, setup, and execution of tests for spacecraft subsystems
- You will collaborate with engineers and technicians to develop test procedures, analyze data, and help ensure our satellites operate reliably in the extreme conditions of space
- As an intern, you'll collaborate with a dynamic team in a startup environment and have the chance to learn from some of the most accomplished and experienced aerospace professionals in the industry
- We're committed to offering an experience where your decisions and contributions play a pivotal role in driving Muon's success
- Assist in developing and updating test processes for satellite-level and unit-level testing (thermal vacuum, vibration, EMI, functional testing, etc.)
- Update existing test stations to improve usability, streamline workflows, and increase testing efficiency
- Support development of basic automation of lab test equipment used for hardware testing
- Execute test plans under engineer supervision, including functional checkout, environmental stress testing, and troubleshooting
- Collect and process test data, perform preliminary analysis, and generate summary reports
- Support the integration of satellite hardware and ground support equipment in cleanroom and lab environments
Our take
Developing and operating satellites represents a significant challenge. Many organizations need accurate, space-based data but lack the resources or expertise to build their own spacecraft or manage the necessary ground systems and data processing.
To tackle this issue, Muon Space provides a service called Muon Halo. This allows customers to access satellite data without having to handle the technical details of satellite construction or operation. Muon offers end-to-end solutions, including building and launching satellites, managing operations, and processing collected data.
Muon has contracts with major customers like the US Air Force and US Space Force, and it is set to launch ten satellites between 2025 and 2026. With financial backing, the company is ready to expand its services and meet the growing demand for space-based solutions.
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Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jun 2025
$44.5m
SERIES B
Aug 2024
$56.7m
SERIES B
Total funding: $146.2m
Company benefits
- Healthy Humans: 100% health, dental, and vision coverage for employees. 50% coverage for dependents. Concierge medical offered through One Medical in areas where available
- Family Matters: Our parental leave for primary and secondary caregivers have you covered when you welcome a new child into your family
- Finding Balance: Generous time off policy to incorporate ample recharge time
- Save for the Future: 401(k) plan through Betterment and equity management through Carta
- There's Always Time to Eat: We offer a fully stocked kitchen at our HQ and we cater lunch 3 days per week
- Bring your Furry Friend: Our dog-friendly office means you don’t have to leave Fido behind to come to work
Company HQ
Mountain View, CA
Leadership
Pascal Stang
(CTO)Previously a Director of the Autonomous Vehicle Division at Lyft. Prior to that, they were a Flight Vehicle Area Tech Lead at Google and a Satellite Systems Architect at Terra Bella.
Dan McCleese
(Chief Scientist)Previously worked at NASA for over 23 years in a number of roles including Mars Climate Sounder/MRO, Principal Investigator and Chief Scientist. They also worked at Calltech as a Climate Modelling Alliance Project Manager.
Paul Day
(VP of Engineering)Previously the CPO at Loft Orbital. They also worked as an Engineering Program Manager at Apple and as a Technical Program Manager at Google.
Reuben Rohrschneider
(Chief Mission Architect)Graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a PhD in Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering. Previously worked at Ball Aerospace for over 14 years as a Mission Systems Engineer then Principal Mission Systems and Architect Engineer.
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