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Senior Instrument Calibration Scientist

Muon Space · Mountain View, CA

Posted about 3 months ago · $184,000 - $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

The Senior Instrument Calibration Scientist at Muon will focus on the calibration of infrared remote sensing instruments, developing scalable calibration hardware and processes. This role involves leading calibration campaigns, collaborating with various engineering teams, and ensuring adherence to calibration standards. The position also requires participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation for on-orbit anomaly resolution.

Our read on this posting3.8out of 5
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

  • Ph.D. and 3+ years of experience developing imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments; or M.S. and 6+ years industry experience; or B.S. and 8+ years industry experience
  • Software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Julia, C++)
  • Experience working hands-on with precision optical equipment for instrument characterization and calibration
  • Experience with root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing
  • Experience performing data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills

Nice to have

  • Experience supporting business development including technical contributions to proposals
  • Experience translating mission and science requirements into technical requirements
  • Experience developing instrument concept of operations (ConOps)
  • Experience working in cleanroom environments
  • Experience supporting environmental testing (thermal stress screening, TVAC, random vibration), integrated spacecraft testing, and launch campaigns

What you get

  • Salary range of $197,000 - $244,000
  • 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 position requiring on-site work three days per week
  • Participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation for on-orbit anomaly resolution
  • Access to export controlled information may limit applicant eligibility

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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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