Senior Optical Test Engineer - IR Instrumentation

Muonspace; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 179,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k

Vacation 3 weeks

Holidays 12

Parental leave

Unlimited sick time

Job summary

Muon Space in Mountain View, CA seeks a Senior Optical Test Engineer to lead hands-on testing of infrared remote sensing instruments. The role focuses on test campaigns, GSE development, and environmental qualification for optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism subsystems.

You will collaborate across engineering, AI&T, and production teams in a fast-paced environment, driving test strategy and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. plus 3+ years in imaging or remote sensing within a multi-disciplinary environment
• M.S. plus 6+ years industry experience in relevant field
• B.S. plus 8+ years industry experience in relevant field
• Python or C++ proficiency
• Experience with optical/metrology equipment
• Strong data analysis and test-report generation skills
• Excellent communication and organization skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Responsibilities

• Lead optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism test efforts including strategy, procedures, execution, and reporting
• Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing (vibration, TVAC, thermal stress) at subsystem and instrument levels
• Develop and operate ground software/hardware test setups to support instrument characterization and integration
• Drive continuous improvements in testing methodologies and tools
• Collaborate with engineers, production teams, program managers, and stakeholders to align test goals

Skills

Python

C++

Optical metrology

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Ph.D. in optics or imaging

M.S. in optical engineering or related field

B.S. in physics/engineering

Tools

CAD (SolidWorks)

Job description

Muon Space in Mountain View, CA seeks a Senior Optical Test Engineer to lead hands-on testing of infrared remote sensing instruments. The role focuses on test campaigns, GSE development, and environmental qualification for optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism subsystems.

You will collaborate across engineering, AI&T, and production teams in a fast-paced environment, driving test strategy and accurate reporting.