Senior Applied Scientist, Geospatial

🕒 May 21

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

⚔️ Virginia – Remote

💵 $123k - $176k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Muon Space

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2021

🚀 Aerospace

🔬 Science

💰 $25M Series A on 2022-08

Aerospace • Science • Environment

Muon Space is a company that designs, builds, and operates low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellations optimized for Earth intelligence missions. They provide integrated technology solutions through their innovative Muon Halo technology stack, which enables rapid deployment and superior performance of satellite constellations. Muon Space offers a three-phase approach to satellite constellation development, focusing on mission architecture, hardware and software integration, and efficient operation. Their expertise in aerospace engineering and Earth intelligence contributes to addressing global challenges such as climate change and resource management. The company collaborates with government and private sectors to deliver advanced geospatial intelligence and weather data solutions.

📋 Description

• Conduct first-principles scientific and technical analysis to formulate hypotheses for remote sensing electro-optical and infrared imagery data applications and novel use cases. • Perform feasibility studies, literature reviews, and trade studies to support development of early-stage mission and data concepts. • Analyze and manipulate pixel-level geospatial and spectral datasets to extract unique insights and validate new mission concepts. • Develop and generate prototype electro-optical and infrared imagery products and sample intelligence products that demonstrate unique capabilities of Muon’s systems. • Support customer discovery and engagement efforts, translating operational pain points and needs into technical requirements and derived data solutions. • Collaborate cross-functionally with product management, business development, and engineering teams to identify and develop new markets, products, and technologies. • Support creation of technical proposals and white papers that articulate the differentiation and mission utility of Muon’s offerings.

🎯 Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Physics, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical/scientific field. • 5+ years of experience in geospatial research, analysis, and imagery data product development. • Strong foundation in scientific first principles, including geospatial imagery analysis, spectral science, optical systems, and physics-based remote sensing. • Background in infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, or similar remote sensing phenomenologies • Demonstrated proficiency in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB, Julia) for advanced image processing and geospatial analysis. • Proven experience working directly with geospatial tools and manipulating raw, pixel-level data. • Strategic and creative mindset with the ability to reason through novel, ambiguous problems without established "cookbooks". • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex scientific concepts for diverse audiences. • Strong collaborative skills for working across disciplines like data engineering, satellite operations, and mission architecture.

🏖️ Benefits

• 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