Implement and operate workflow orchestration for continuous, automated processing across multiple satellites.
Build monitoring, alerting, and operational tooling; participate in an on-call rotation for the systems you help build.
Work with remote sensing scientists to turn algorithms and prototypes into production-ready, tested, maintainable code.
Contribute to code review, testing practices, and technical documentation in a shared codebase.
Diagnose and fix data quality and processing failures, including tracing problems back through the pipeline to their source.
Learn new topics as needed (remote sensing measurement techniques, geospatial data engineering, customer domain-specific implications).
Qualifications
BS, Masters, or PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, a physical science, or equivalent practical experience.
BS +5 years or MS +3 years of relevant professional experience beyond internships.
Solid Python skills, and experience writing code that other people depend on — tested, reviewed, and maintained over time.
Familiarity with cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and containerized deployment.
Comfort working with data at a scale where naive approaches stop working.
Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support).
Willingness to learn the science domain well enough to reason about whether output is correct, not just whether the job succeeded.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with geospatial data tooling and formats (e.g. XArray, COG, GeoTIFF, NetCDF, GDAL, Zarr).
Experience with workflow orchestration systems (Flyte, Airflow, or similar).
Experience with performance profiling and optimization of data-intensive systems.
Experience with satellite, remote sensing, or other scientific imagery pipelines.
Infrastructure-as-code experience (Terraform or similar).
Experience operating production systems on call.
Salary
The salary range for this role is $190,000 - $212,000, 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.
About Muon Space
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. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.
Taking Care of Our Team
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. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.
Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too. Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. 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. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.
Muon is currently registered and able to hire in the following states
AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IA, ID, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA
ITAR/EAR Requirements
This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.
