Senior Camera Systems Engineer
Muon Space · Mountain View, CA
Posted about 3 months ago · $138,000 - $202,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 82 days Muon Space's roles stay open a median of 78 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 88% of Muon Space's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Muon Space
- high 113 stale, 2 reposted of 115 open
- Hiring momentum
- 131 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-24
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Muon Space's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Muon Space.
About this role
The Senior Camera Systems Engineer at Muon will be responsible for the development of visible and thermal infrared camera subsystems for various programs. This role involves generating technical specifications, managing vendor relationships, conducting performance testing, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure subsystem health and compliance with environmental standards. The position requires a hybrid work model with three days on-site in Mountain View, CA.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Muon Space as an employer.
What you need
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Demonstrated experience with imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments
- Software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, C++)
- Experience working with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment
- Experience with root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing
Nice to have
- Exposure to design and analysis of optical components and systems
- Experience with risk management, including risk tracking and development and implementation of mitigation plans
- Experience working in cleanroom environments
What you get
- Salary range of $197,000 - $218,000
- Competitive equity grant
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401k retirement plan
- Short & long term disability and life insurance
- Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
Worth weighing
- Hybrid work model requires three days on-site
- Fast-paced environment may involve frequent new challenges
- Position requires access to export controlled information, limiting applicant eligibility to U.S. persons
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Listed by Muon Space on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-24. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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