Senior Calibration Scientist (Radiometric & Geometric)

Muon Space, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 158,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

equity compensation

medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

short & long term disability and life

three weeks paid vacation

12 paid holidays

unlimited sick time

paid parental leave

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Instrument Scientist to own radiometric and geometric calibration methodology for the instrument, turning raw signals into science-grade, orbit-ready data.

You will define calibration processing outputs and collaborate with the Calibration Testing team to translate methods into ground test procedures and downstream data products. On-call rotation and travel optional for calibration campaigns are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, physics or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years developing radiometric or geometric calibration for imaging/EO hardware.
• Familiarity with calibration equipment (integrating spheres, blackbodies, collimators, autocollimators).
• Experience turning calibration methods into data processing algorithms that produce calibration products.
• Strong communication, translating calibration methods into requirements and test procedures.

Responsibilities

• Define radiometric calibration methodology and standards for calibrated measurements.
• Define geometric calibration methodology for pointing and geometric accuracy.
• Define calibration data processing and outputs, align with downstream product needs.
• Support ground-calibration test planning and translate methodology into procedures.
• Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation for on-orbit anomaly resolution.

Skills

Radiometric calibration

Geometric calibration

Data processing algorithms

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/ Doctoral in engineering/physics

Tools

Integrating spheres

Blackbodies

Collimators

Autocollimators

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Instrument Scientist to own radiometric and geometric calibration methodology for the instrument, turning raw signals into science-grade, orbit-ready data.

You will define calibration processing outputs and collaborate with the Calibration Testing team to translate methods into ground test procedures and downstream data products. On-call rotation and travel optional for calibration campaigns are part of the role.