Senior Optical Test Engineer – Onsite IR Systems, Equity

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equity compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plan

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Optical Test Engineer for its Mountain View, CA office. You will lead hands-on testing of infrared remote sensing instruments, from metrology to environmental qualification, across optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism subsystems.

The role emphasizes test campaigns, GSE development, and integration in a fast-paced small-team environment, with five-day on-site work in Mountain View. Strong communication and documented data analysis are essential.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with 3+ years in imaging systems or remote sensing OR MS with 6+ years OR BS with 8+ years in related field.
• Proficiency in Python and/or C++ for data analysis and scripting.
• Experience with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment.
• Experience performing root cause analysis and test data analysis; producing reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism tests with defined strategies and procedures.
• Perform functional, performance, and environmental testing from subsystem to instrument level.
• Develop and operate ground support equipment and testbeds for characterization and integration.
• Drive continuous improvement of testing methodologies, tools, and processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, AI&T, production teams, and program managers.

Skills

Python

C++

Metrology equipment

Root cause analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in Optical/related field

M.S. in Optical/related field

B.S. in Optical/related field

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Muon Space is seeking a Senior Optical Test Engineer for its Mountain View, CA office. You will lead hands-on testing of infrared remote sensing instruments, from metrology to environmental qualification, across optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism subsystems.

The role emphasizes test campaigns, GSE development, and integration in a fast-paced small-team environment, with five-day on-site work in Mountain View. Strong communication and documented data analysis are essential.