Summer Remote Sensing Intern – Space Systems

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct mentorship

Impactful projects

Job summary

Muon Space seeks interns to work on Earth observation and remote sensing applications, located on-site in Northern Virginia/DC with a May–September window aligned to university schedules. You will perform first-principles analysis, build models and simulations, and collaborate with a small, agile team to explore new Muon Space capabilities.

Mentorship and meaningful, real-world impact are central to this internship.

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, with the ability to reason through novel, ambiguous problems.
• Demonstrated proficiency in a programming or scripting language for data and image analysis and modeling (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia).
• Curiosity-driven and creative mindset with a willingness to explore unconventional ideas and challenge assumptions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex technical concepts for diverse audiences.
• Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, small-team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct first-principles scientific and technical analysis to formulate hypotheses for remote sensing data applications and use cases.
• Analyze and interpret remote sensing and geospatial datasets to identify potential applications and validate mission concepts.
• Contribute to customer discovery and engagement efforts, including preparing technical materials and participating in stakeholder needs discussions.
• Develop models, simulations, and trade studies to support early-stage mission feasibility assessments and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate across a small, agile team to investigate new applications of existing Muon Space systems and capabilities.

Skills

First principles

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Julia

Communication

Self-motivation

Education

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

Tools

Image processing

GIS tools

Geospatial analysis

Job description

Muon Space seeks interns to work on Earth observation and remote sensing applications, located on-site in Northern Virginia/DC with a May–September window aligned to university schedules. You will perform first-principles analysis, build models and simulations, and collaborate with a small, agile team to explore new Muon Space capabilities.

Mentorship and meaningful, real-world impact are central to this internship.