Senior IR Remote Sensing Data Scientist — On‑Orbit Calibration

Muon Space; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Comprehensive benefits package

Three weeks paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Data Scientist to join the IR Data Products team to build and operate calibration and image processing for multispectral infrared data from FireSat and SBEM missions.

The role involves commissioning the IOC constellation, developing a comprehensive SBEM calibration plan, and leading on-orbit calibration as the program matures, with remote work possible from approved locations.

Qualifications

• PhD with 3+ years industry experience; or MS with 6+ years industry experience; or BS +8 years industry experience.
• 4+ years of experience calibrating imaging instruments
• Hands-on experience with complex data from new imaging instruments
• Exceptional skills in python-based development and analysis
• Strong statistical and mathematical skills
• Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start-up environment

Responsibilities

• Design and implement radiometric calibration and image processing of multispectral infrared imagery.
• Develop and execute the calibration program for SBEM infrared camera.
• Research and development to improve foundational data calibration and processing.
• Implement and operate production pipelines for calibration and data processing.
• Write production-ready code.
• Work cross functionally within the team and across Muon to design, build, and maintain operational services.
• Learn new topics as needed (measurement techniques, geospatial data engineering, software engineering, customer domain-specific implications)

Skills

Python development

Statistical analysis

Imaging calibration

Geospatial data processing

Team collaboration

Fast-paced startup

Education

PhD with 3+ years industry experience

MS with 6+ years industry experience

BS +8 years industry experience

Tools

AWS

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Data Scientist to join the IR Data Products team to build and operate calibration and image processing for multispectral infrared data from FireSat and SBEM missions.

The role involves commissioning the IOC constellation, developing a comprehensive SBEM calibration plan, and leading on-orbit calibration as the program matures, with remote work possible from approved locations.