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$166,000–$223,000/yr
US 3w PTO

  • Perform comprehensive stray light analysis using FRED to quantify and mitigate out-of-field stray light, scatter, and ghosting.
  • Specify and analyze custom optical coatings and surface treatments to maximize transmission and durability for multispectral IR instruments.
  • Serve as primary technical liaison with specialized optical component vendors and drive R&D initiatives for novel coating technologies.

Python MATLAB

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US 3w PTO

  • Design and implement radiometric calibration and image processing for multispectral infrared imagery from Muon's FireSat mission.
  • Develop and execute the calibration program for the SBEM infrared camera, including pre-launch and on-orbit activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to build and maintain production pipelines for calibration and data processing.

Muon Space is an end-to-end space systems provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Founded in 2021, the company is a startup with a state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Valley, dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic workforce.

$138,000–$198,000/yr
US 3w PTO

  • Develop imaging products for end-users from infrared imaging missions, including FireSat and SBEM programs.
  • Research, design, and implement scalable algorithms for image mosaicking, orthorectification, and radiometric normalization.
  • Write production-ready code, engage with customers, and ensure scientific quality and validation of data products.

Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Founded in 2021, the company has a state-of-the-art facility in Silicon Valley and offers a comprehensive benefits package, focusing on Earth Intelligence for climate monitoring and national security.

$125,000–$135,000/yr

  • Design, engineer, and optimize optical transport solutions using DWDM, ROADM, and OTN technologies.
  • Configure, commission, and troubleshoot optical networking platforms from leading vendors like Ciena and Nokia.
  • Lead network deployments, maintenance, and provide Tier III technical support for operational excellence.

Vultr provides high-performance cloud infrastructure solutions for enterprises and AI innovators globally. As the world's largest privately-held cloud infrastructure company, it has grown to serve hundreds of thousands of customers across 185 countries with a self-funded, innovative culture.

$102,000–$225,000/yr
US Unlimited PTO

  • Perform complete range of actions for shielding design and radiation transport analysis using Monte Carlo codes such as MCNP, SCALE, OpenMC, and Serpent.
  • Support qualification and verification of shielding analyses, including validation against experiments and benchmarks.
  • Document work using modern tools and write well-written, thoughtful technical reports.

Oklo Inc. develops fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. We are a startup team passionate about making advanced fission a reality, with a culture of collaboration and ownership.

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  • Partner with Business Development to shape strategic opportunities across government, defense, and commercial markets.
  • Lead technical discovery, develop solution approaches, and support proposals and demonstrations.
  • Build trusted relationships and collaborate cross-functionally to influence product strategy.

LeoLabs builds the living map of activity in space using a proprietary radar network and AI platform, collecting millions of measurements daily on over 25,000 objects. They are a trusted partner for Space Domain Awareness and Space Traffic Management, with a culture focused on redefining global security and transparency.