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Staff Optical 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 is looking for a Staff Optical Engineer to lead the development of infrared remote sensing instruments. The role involves managing optical subsystems, overseeing performance metrics, and driving the assembly, integration, and testing of optical and optomechanical systems. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams and improve testing methodologies to enhance instrument development efficiency.

Our read on this posting4.0out of 5
benefits
5/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
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

  • Ph.D. and 5+ years of experience developing imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments; or M.S. and 8+ years industry experience; or B.S. and 10+ years industry experience
  • Expertise in optical design and analysis (Zemax, Code V, FRED)
  • Extensive hands-on experience with precision optical metrology and advanced AI&T execution
  • Software proficiency in one or more languages (e.g., Python, C++) for data analysis and automation
  • Demonstrated technical leadership and project management skills
  • Ability to obtain security clearance strongly preferred

Nice to have

  • Exposure to systems engineering, specifically requirements development and V&V
  • Experience working in cleanroom environments
  • Experience supporting integrated spacecraft-level environmental testing and launch campaigns

What you get

  • Salary range of $171,000 - $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

  • No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond location options
  • Role requires managing stringent performance budgets, which may involve high pressure
  • The position requires access to export controlled information, which may limit candidate 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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