Summary
Todd Bailey is a hands-on Director of Engineering and founder with 12+ years building radiation-tolerant power and propulsion electronics for spacecraft, rockets, and defense platforms. He has led teams from prototype to in-orbit commissioning, founded and profitably exited a deep-tech propulsion company, and currently oversees propulsion and power electronics at Muon Space. Expert in analog/mixed-signal PCB design, power electronics, motor control, and low-level firmware, he’s delivered high-efficiency PPUs and high-power motor controllers used in operational missions. Known for pragmatic leadership—“making actual stuff” rather than buzz—he also designs circuits for fun and maintains an old-school electronics blog, reflecting a rare blend of precision engineering and creative curiosity.
12 years of coding experience
9 years of employment as a software developer
BA English, BA English at Oberlin College
Biochemistry, Biochemistry at Pomona College
Japanese