Senior Instrument Scientist, Calibration Design

Muon Space

. Own the radiometric and geometric calibration methodology for the instrument .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $158,000 - $207,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in radiometric and geometric calibration methodology for imaging systems, with a strong focus on developing data processing algorithms and ensuring compliance with ITAR/EAR export-control requirements. Proficient in translating complex calibration methodologies into actionable test procedures and requirements across various teams.

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Radiometric Calibration MethodologyGeometric Calibration MethodologyCalibration Data Processing AlgorithmsCalibration Uncertainty AnalysisITAR/EAR Export-Control Eligibility

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Hard Skills

Calibration Methodology DevelopmentData Processing AlgorithmsCalibration Uncertainty AnalysisError BudgetingVisible and Infrared SensorsScanner Characterization

Soft Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Integrating SpheresBlackbodiesCollimatorsAutocollimatorsGround Calibration Test Infrastructure

Industry Keywords

Remote Sensing InstrumentsElectro-Optical HardwareCalibration ArtifactsOn-Orbit Anomaly Resolution

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AssemblyRemote Sensing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the radiometric and geometric calibration methodology for the instrument
Define standards and procedures to convert raw instrument signals into calibrated, science-grade measurements
Define standards and procedures to determine and correct instrument pointing and geometric accuracy
Define calibration data processing and outputs with the Infrared Data Product team
Ensure calibration artifacts meet downstream product needs
Support ground-calibration test planning and translate methodology into executable test procedures
Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for on-orbit anomaly resolution, approximately one week every month and a half

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's, Master's, or doctoral degree in engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of experience developing radiometric or geometric calibration methodology for imaging systems, remote sensing instruments, or comparable electro-optical hardware
Familiarity with calibration equipment such as integrating spheres, blackbodies, collimators, or autocollimators
Experience turning radiometric or geometric calibration methodology into data processing algorithms that produce calibration products
Strong communication skills, comfortable translating calibration methodology into requirements and test procedures across Instrument Systems, Instrument Assembly, Integration and Test, and Instrument Design
Familiarity with ground calibration test infrastructure and procedures
Experience with visible and infrared sensors, and scanner characterization
Experience supporting calibration data validation with downstream data product teams
Experience with calibration uncertainty analysis and error budgeting
Willingness to travel occasionally to support in-person calibration or validation campaigns
Must satisfy applicable ITAR/EAR export-control eligibility requirements: be a U.S. person, eligible to access export-controlled information without authorization, or eligible and reasonably likely to obtain required export authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive equity grant
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave