Instrument Development Engineer - Optomechanical
Muon SpaceMountain View, California, United States
Posted March 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.
Job Description
Muon Space seeks an Instrument Development Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA, supporting the production of infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a versatile skill set who is comfortable working across many layers of technical depth from individual components through system level.
Requirements
- B.S, M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience designing optomechanical hardware.
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for component and assembly design.
- Experience with STOP analysis tools (FEA, Sigfit, Zemax) and workflows.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation
- 12 paid holidays
- Unlimited sick time
- Paid parental leave