Calibration Software Engineer, Geometry

🕒 May 12

🏄 California – Remote

🏄 California – Remote

💵 $143k - $214k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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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

• Complete on-orbit geometric calibration of new FireSat satellites during the commissioning phase. • Design and implement geometric calibration of multispectral infrared imagery from Muon's infrared missions, including camera geometry modeling and geolocation calibration. • Develop and implement geolocation calibration algorithms to validate and correct on-orbit pointing knowledge. • Continuously improve geospatial processing algorithms including bundle adjustment, orthorectification, and atmospheric corrections. • Research and develop metrics for and improvements to geometric accuracy, image registration, and spatial data quality. • Implement and operate production pipelines for geometric calibration and geospatial 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).

🎯 Requirements

• PhD with 5+ years of experience in a relevant domain (remote sensing, photogrammetry, geodesy, astronomy, physics, or related field); or MS with 8+ years industry experience; or BS with 10+ years industry experience. • Hands-on experience with geometric calibration of imaging instruments. • Deep knowledge of the science of remote sensing and photogrammetric processing including bundle adjustment and orthorectification. • Strong mathematical skills, particularly in geometry, linear algebra, and statistics. • Exceptional skills in Python-based development and analysis. • Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support). • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment.

🏖️ Benefits

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