Geospatial Data Science Intern

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

Job summary

Muon Space is offering summer internships for Master’s or PhD students in Earth Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, or Computer Science. This full-time, on-site program runs May–September in Northern Virginia/DC, immersing you in a fast-growing startup that values mentorship and tangible impact on mission concepts.

Interns will perform first-principles analyses, develop models and simulations, and collaborate with a compact team to explore new applications of Muon Space systems for real-world

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Master's or PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, Computer Science, or a related technical or scientific field.
• Strong foundation in scientific and engineering first principles and problem solving.
• Proficiency in a programming or scripting language for data and image analysis (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia).

Responsibilities

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

Skills

First principles

Data analysis

Programming (Python/MATLAB/Julia)

Communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Earth Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, Computer Science

Job description

Muon Space is offering summer internships for Master’s or PhD students in Earth Science, Physics, Remote Sensing, or Computer Science. This full-time, on-site program runs May–September in Northern Virginia/DC, immersing you in a fast-growing startup that values mentorship and tangible impact on mission concepts.

Interns will perform first-principles analyses, develop models and simulations, and collaborate with a compact team to explore new applications of Muon Space systems for real-world