Applied Science Intern: Remote Sensing & Space Data

Muon Space, Inc.; Woodbridge (CT); On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical

401k

Vacation

Holidays

Sick time

Parental leave

Job summary

Muon Space is offering summer internships (May–September) on-site in Northern Virginia / DC. You will join the Mission Innovation team and work on first-principles analyses, remote sensing data applications, and mission concepts for Earth observation systems.

You’ll collaborate with a small, agile team and receive direct mentorship while contributing to real programs. Qualified candidates are pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, or related fields, with strong

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Strong foundation in first principles and problem solving with ability to reason through novel problems.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting for data and image analysis (Python, MATLAB, Julia).
• Curiosity-driven and collaborative, with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-principles analysis to formulate hypotheses for remote sensing data applications.
• Analyze geospatial datasets to identify applications and validate mission concepts.
• Contribute to customer discovery and stakeholder discussions with technical materials.
• Develop models, simulations, and trade studies for feasibility assessments.
• Collaborate with a small team to explore new uses of Muon Space systems.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Julia

Geospatial analysis

First principles reasoning

Data interpretation

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Earth Science/Physics/Remote Sensing/CS

Tools

Geospatial tools

Image processing

Job description

Muon Space is offering summer internships (May–September) on-site in Northern Virginia / DC. You will join the Mission Innovation team and work on first-principles analyses, remote sensing data applications, and mission concepts for Earth observation systems.

You’ll collaborate with a small, agile team and receive direct mentorship while contributing to real programs. Qualified candidates are pursuing a Master’s or PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, or related fields, with strong