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Muon Space · 4 hours ago

Remote Sensing Data Scientist, Cal/Val

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
senioritySenior Level
money$172K/yr - $215K/yr
date5+ years exp

Muon Space is building FireSat, a mission to revolutionize global wildfire detection and monitoring. They are seeking a Data Scientist to focus on calibration and image processing of multispectral infrared data, while also engaging in production-ready code writing and operational service maintenance.

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Responsibilities

Design and implement radiometric calibration and image processing of the multispectral infrared imagery from Muon’s FireSat mission
Research and development to improve foundational data calibration and processing
Implement and operate production pipelines for calibration and data processing
Write production-ready code
Work cross functionally within the team and across Muon to design, build, and maintain operational services from Muon’s core remote sensing missions
Learn new topics as needed (measurement techniques, geospatial data engineering, software engineering, customer domain-specific implications)

Qualification

PythonCalibration of imaging instrumentsGeospatial data processingStatistical skillsRemote sensing knowledgeCloud-native systemsLarge dataset handlingTeam collaborationFast-paced environment adaptability

Required

PhD in domain; or MS with 3+ years industry experience; or BS +5 years industry experience
3+ years of experience calibrating imaging instruments
Hands-on experience with complex data from new imaging instruments
Exceptional skills in python-based development and analysis
Strong statistical and mathematical skills
Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support)
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start up environment

Preferred

Experience with mid-wave infrared instruments and mid-wave infrared data processing
Calibrating on-orbit instruments
Deep knowledge of the science of remote sensing
Experience with geospatial data processing
Familiarity with common geospatial data tooling and formats (e.g. XArray, COG, NetCDF)
Domain expertise in geospatial analytics
Familiarity with cloud-native systems (AWS, preferably)
Experience working with large TB-sized datasets

Benefits

Equity compensation
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401k retirement plan
Short & long term disability and life insurance
Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
12 paid holidays
Unlimited sick time
Paid parental leave

Company

Muon Space

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Muon Space is a space systems company that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations for earth intelligence missions.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Mountain View, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.muonspace.com

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$225.8M
Key Investors
United States Space ForceCongruent VenturesActivate Capital Partners
2025-10-08Grant· $44.6M
2025-06-12Series B· $44.5M
2025-06-12Debt Financing· $45M

Leadership Team

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Jonathan Dyer
CEO
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Dan McCleese
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
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