Systems Engineering Intern

About The Role
Summer internships will range between the months of May and September depending on university schedules. Internship is full-time and on-site in Mountain View, CA.

The Systems Engineering team at Muon is responsible for end-to-end system and mission design and integration, spanning from the mission formulation, through design, build, and operations Interns can look forward to owning a project from start to finish, which could involve conducting critical trade studies for a future mission, developing system-level models to predict on-orbit performance, defining a key subsystem interface, or creating the test plan for our next vehicle. Come work with the team and help design the future of our missions

Muon is a small and fast growing startup which offers interns the experience to get direct mentorship and have real impact on our programs. 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.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of or contribute to cross-functional projects spanning hardware, software, mission operations and data delivery.
• Develop system models, simulations, and analyses to support architecture decisions, performance validation, and test campaigns.
• Define and manage system requirements, interfaces, and verification plans.
• Initiate or assist in system-level integration and test campaigns, including designing and improving test setups and procedures.
• Engage in testing and analysis activities in the lab, either on the bench or with integrated flight hardware.

Qualifications

• 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 analysis and modeling (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.

Nice-to-have Skills

• 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 orbital mechanics, GNC, RF communications, or power systems.
• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop (HIL/HITL) testing or system integration.

Salary

The hourly wage for this role is $50.

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, we provide 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. Â

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