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Senior Optomechanical Engineer

Muon Space · Mountain View, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $166,000 - $223,000

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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

Muon Space is looking for a Senior Optomechanical Engineer to support the development of infrared remote sensing instruments. The role involves full lifecycle responsibilities from design and analysis to assembly, integration, and testing, while collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing optomechanical hardware and will be comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

Our read on this posting3.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
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

  • Ph.D. and 3+ years of experience designing optomechanical hardware for imaging systems; or M.S. and 6+ years industry experience; or B.S. and 8+ years industry experience.
  • Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred) for component and assembly design.
  • Experience with STOP analysis tools (FEA, Sigfit, Zemax) and workflows.
  • Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with exposure to spacecraft, infrared remote sensing instruments, and imaging systems.
  • Experience working with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment.
  • Experience with system integration and delivery of complex hardware/software systems.

Nice to have

  • Experience driving right-sized trade studies and identifying system solutions.
  • Experience with requirements development, error budgets/traceability/flowdown, and V&V planning and implementation.
  • Experience with root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing.
  • Basic software/scripting skills for data analysis or equipment automation (e.g., Python, C++).
  • Experience working in cleanroom environments.

What you get

  • Salary range of $177,000 - $244,000 plus a competitive equity grant.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k retirement plan.
  • Short & long term disability and life insurance.
  • Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Worth weighing

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond the location options.
  • The role requires the ability to obtain security clearance, which may be a barrier for some candidates.
  • The salary range is broad, and final compensation will depend on a variety of factors assessed during the interview process.

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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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