Instrument Systems Engineer
Muon SpaceMountain View, California, United States
Posted April 6, 2026
184000 - 223000 USD
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 seeks an Instrument Systems Engineer to join our team in Mountain View, CA with a focus on 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 experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with exposure to imaging systems, infrared remote sensing instruments, and spacecraft.
- Software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Julia, C++)
- Experience integrating and interpreting STOP analysis results to drive instrument design trades and error budget allocations.
- Experience with root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing.
- Experience performing data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation.
Benefits
- 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
- Unlimited sick time
- Paid parental leave