Muon Space

Optical Test Engineer II

Mountain View, CA · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$159k-$184kDetected 13 days ago

PythonC++Data AnalysisSolidWorksCommunicationRemote Sensing

About the role

The ideal candidate is a self-motivated engineer with a versatile skill set, comfortable diving into everything from precision optical metrology to rigorous environmental testing.
This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our Mountain View, CA office three days per week.

Drive optical, optomechanical, and moving mechanism component and subsystem test efforts including definition of test strategy and standards, creation of test procedures, test execution, post-processing/data analysis, and generation of test reports.
Develop and operate ground support equipment (GSE) and testbeds to facilitate instrument-level characterization, calibration, spacecraft integration, and full-system check-outs.
Collaborate and communicate effectively with subsystem engineers and analysts, instrument and spacecraft systems engineers, AI&T and production teams, program managers, and other stakeholders.
Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data.
Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance.

or M.S. and 3+ years industry experience
or B.S. and 5+ years industry experience.
Experience working with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment.
Experience with root cause analysis efforts and performing rigorous data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation.
Experience assembling and characterizing moving mechanism assemblies.
Experience working in cleanroom environments.
Ph.D. and experience working with imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments within a multi-disciplinary environment
Basic software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, C++).
Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills.
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.
Nice-to-have Skills
Exposure to design and analysis of optical components and systems.
The salary range for this role is $ 159,000-$184,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package. Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.

The salary range for this role is $ 159,000-$184,000, plus a competitive equity grant and comprehensive benefits package.
Final compensation will be determined based on skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location as assessed during the interview process.
At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package.
In addition to salary, full-time employees receive equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance.

Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale.
We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity.

In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity

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