Muon Space · 13 hours ago
Instrument Integration Lab Manager
Mountain View, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$194K/yr - $215K/yr
5+ years expMuon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. They are seeking an Instrument Integration Lab Manager to oversee lab operations, manage optical cleanroom facilities, and perform complex optomechanical integration and testing for infrared remote sensing instruments.
AerospaceInformation ServicesInformation Technology
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary owner of lab operations, managing ground support equipment (GSE) vendor interactions, receiving and setup, maintenance and training, lab safety protocols, contamination and ESD control standards, and consumable inventory to ensure zero downtime for critical program builds
Execute complex optical alignment and optomechanical assembly tasks, including precision alignment and bonding, mechanism integration, fastener torquing and staking, thermal hardware installation (heaters/sensors/straps), and electrical harness routing with high attention to detail
Support subsystem and instrument-level testing, including environmental (vibration, thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing), system characterization/V&V, and radiometric calibration
Collaborate with Technical Program Managers and Instrument Leads to de-conflict schedules, allocating cleanroom space and GSE effectively across multiple concurrent instrument programs
Provide design feedback to engineering teams and advise on selection of optical and mechanical metrology equipment (e.g., interferometers, collimators, CMMs)
Continuously identify opportunities to streamline the integration flow, recommending upgrades to tooling or workflow to increase throughput, quality, and efficiency as production scales
Set the standard for workmanship; mentor junior technicians and engineers on cleanroom best practices, precision assembly techniques, and safety protocols
Qualification
Required
5+ years of hands-on experience in a multi-disciplinary aerospace hardware environment, with direct exposure to imaging systems, infrared remote sensing instruments, or optical payloads
Demonstrated expertise in precision optomechanical assembly, including the use of precision electro-optical, optical, and mechanical metrology equipment
Proven experience with system integration and delivery of complex optomechanical systems
Deep familiarity with cleanroom operations (ISO 7 / Class 10K or better), including particle count monitoring and contamination control protocols
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, equipment calibration schedules, and build plans simultaneously
Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical floor issues into clear feedback for design engineers and program managers
Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
The individual must be able to routinely lift and move materials, equipment, or supplies weighing between 25 and 50 pounds
Willingness to obtain a US security clearance strongly preferred
Preferred
Experience assembling and characterizing moving mechanism assemblies
Basic software/scripting skills for data analysis or equipment automation (e.g., Python, C/C++)
Previous experience setting up a new lab or manufacturing line from scratch
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
Muon Space is a space systems company that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations for earth intelligence missions.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$225.8MKey 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
Jonathan Dyer
CEO
Dan McCleese
Co-Founder & Chief Scientist
Recent News
2026-01-20
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