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Senior Applied Scientist, Geospatial

Muon Space · Remote

Posted about 3 months ago · $123,000 - $176,000

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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

In this role, you will work as a Senior Applied Scientist focusing on geospatial data, particularly electro-optical and infrared imagery. Your responsibilities will include conducting scientific analyses, developing prototype products, and engaging with customers to identify new applications for geospatial data. You'll collaborate with various teams to support mission development and create technical proposals that highlight the capabilities of Muon's offerings.

Our read on this posting4.2out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
5/5
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 Physics, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific field
  • 5+ years of experience in geospatial research, analysis, and imagery data product development
  • Strong foundation in scientific first principles, including geospatial imagery analysis, spectral science, optical systems, and physics-based remote sensing
  • Background in infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, or similar remote sensing phenomenologies
  • Demonstrated proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia) for advanced image processing and geospatial analysis
  • Proven experience working directly with geospatial tools and manipulating raw, pixel-level data

Nice to have

  • Experience working with IC/DoW missions and end-users on the application of geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) products
  • Familiarity with early-stage business development and discovery processes
  • Experience with experimental AI/ML frameworks applied to remote sensing datasets
  • Familiarity with space systems development, especially satellite remote sensing

What you get

  • Salary range of $134,000-$187,000
  • 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

  • Remote work option available
  • Active security clearance required or willingness to obtain one
  • Role involves significant customer engagement and early-stage product development, which may involve ambiguity
  • Salary range provided, but final compensation is based on skills and experience 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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