CareerPlan

Senior Instrument Scientist, Calibration Testing

Muon Mountain ViewFull-time$197k2026-10-01 → 2026-11-10
HybridU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Own hardware and software infrastructure for ground calibration of electro-optical/infrared instruments, define test procedures, and deliver validation reports for flight readiness.

Role type

Senior Instrument Scientist (Calibration Testing)

Builds

Ground calibration infrastructure and test campaigns for imaging systems and remote sensing instruments

Domain

Space systems / Electro-Optical & Infrared Instruments

Required skills

Hardware calibration equipment operation, Software development (Python, Julia, C++), Test procedure definition, Calibration uncertainty analysis, Cleanroom environment handling, Radiometric/geometric calibration methodology

Preferred skills

Visible/infrared sensor experience, Scanner characterization, Downstream data product validation support

Responsibilities

Develop hardware and software infrastructure for ground calibration, Define ground-calibration test procedures, Deliver ground-calibration results and reports, Partner with Calibration Design Scientist, Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for anomaly resolution

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC