Senior Reliability Engineer, Technical Lead at Muon Space


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Muon Space is Hiring

Job Info:
  • Company Muon Space
  • Position Senior Reliability Engineer, Technical Lead
  • Location San Jose
  • Source Empllo
  • Published September 18, 2026
  • Category Development
  • Type Full-Time
  • Experience Senior
  • Salary $216k - $236k


Job Description

📋 Description

  • Own and evolve Muon's quantitative reliability models from component failure rates through
  • Build and standardize reliability methods across hardware teams: FMEA/FMECA, fault trees, and
  • Partner with domain experts across the hardware org to establish common part-level reliability
  • Identify gaps in test coverage and reliability data, and help drive the tests that close them-
  • Close the loop with the fleet: use on-orbit performance data and anomalies to refine models and
  • Embed reliability into the hardware lifecycle by partnering with design teams on design reviews

🎯 Requirements

  • 8+ years of engineering experience with complex, high-reliability hardware, including 5+ years in
  • Strong command of reliability analysis methods: FMEA/FMECA, fault trees, statistical reliability
  • Experience applying industry reliability standards (e.g., MIL-HDBK-217, ECSS, AEC-Q, or similar)
  • Demonstrated ability to turn test and field data into failure-rate estimates and actionable design
  • Statistical fluency: Weibull analysis, confidence bounds, accelerated life testing with supporting
  • Proven ability to define processes and drive consistency across multiple engineering teams

🎁 Benefits

  • competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package
  • 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