Instrument Development Engineer

Muon Space(6 days ago)

Mountain View, CAOnsiteFull TimeSenior$184,000 - $202,000Engineering

About this role

Muon Space is seeking an Instrument Development Engineer in Mountain View, CA, to support the development and manufacturing of infrared remote sensing instruments. The role involves hands-on work with mechanisms, environmental testing, and collaboration across engineering teams, contributing to space hardware projects.

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Required Skills

mechanical Engineering
Optomechanics
Thermal Vacuum Testing
System Integration
Design for Manufacturing
Control Algorithms
Metrology
Root Cause Analysis
Autocollimators
Dynamometers

Qualifications

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering
Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering
5+ years of aerospace hardware experience

About Muon Space

muonspace.com

Muon Space designs, builds, and operates mission-optimized satellite constellations to deliver Earth intelligence for a safe and resilient world. Their Halo™ satellite platform and constellation stack combine custom hardware, software, and mission engineering to provide tailored sensing, communications, and operational capabilities — including integrations with third‑party space assets. Muon works with commercial and government customers to provide end‑to‑end constellation solutions that prioritize reliability, responsiveness, and mission fit.

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