Muon Space

Muon Space designs, builds, and operates orbit satellite constellations to deliver mission-critical data.

51-100 employees

Founded 2021

$56.7M series b

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Location: RemoteFull-TimeSpace systemsPosted

Senior Systems Engineer, EO/IR Payloads

Conceptualize, analyze, demonstrate, and experiment with EO/IR payload concepts and related technologies.
Develop system and payload requirements, advanced simulations, models, and technical analyses for early-stage concepts and use cases.
Identify novel imaging modes and operational use cases for stakeholder and customer challenges.
Drive and support early-stage R&D activities and proposals as Principal Investigator.
Partner with Product and Applied Science to translate early-stage ideas into technical architectures and demonstrations.
Evaluate technical trades, radiometric models, and system budgets for unconventional applications.
Perform feasibility studies, literature reviews, and trade studies for mission, instrument, and data concepts.
Support customer discovery, capability demonstrations, and proposal generation with EO/IR systems engineering analysis.
Create technical proposals, white papers, and concept studies to inform R&D roadmaps.

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About Muon Space

Muon Space pioneers mission-tailored low-earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations, delivering critical Earth intelligence. You will help build and operate these advanced systems for climate monitoring and national security. They launched MuSat-1 in 2023, followed by MuSat-2 and MuSat-3 in 2024. The company secured over $100M in new contracts in 2024 alone. Muon Space empowers informed decisions, effective resource management, and enhanced global security.

How We Work

Muon Space values a fast-paced, innovative, and collaborative environment. You will join a diverse and dynamic team. They prioritize flexible work policies and offer remote options for many roles. Decisions happen with reliability and fun at the core. Your contributions directly impact critical global challenges.

Engineering at Muon Space

Muon Space builds an integrated technology stack from the ground up, combining hardware and software for LEO satellite constellations. You will solve complex engineering challenges in space systems. Their stack optimizes missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior remote sensing performance. Technologies include DNSSEC, Amazon Route 53, and extensive use of C++ and Python.

Why Join Us

Drive impactful solutions for climate monitoring and national security.
Work on cutting-edge LEO satellite constellation technology, from design to operation.
Contribute to a rapidly growing company, from 50 to over 230 employees since 2021.
Shape the future of Earth observation with a vertically integrated tech stack.
Collaborate with a team backed by $192M in funding, including Google as a partner.

Benefits & Perks

Competitive equity grants for all full-time employees.
Comprehensive health benefits: medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401k retirement plan to support your future.
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees, plus 12 paid holidays.
Unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Tech Stack

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