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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.

Muon Space designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Founded in 2021, the company is based in Silicon Valley and focuses on Earth intelligence for climate monitoring and national security.

  • Performs standard scientific work and conducts specific phases of environmental remediation projects.
  • Interprets and records data, conducts analyses, and ensures compliance with regulations.
  • Works under general supervision with travel up to 50% and may work extended hours.

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. We are a Fortune 500 firm with over 50,000 employees globally, driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world.

  • Lead grid strategy by engaging utility planning teams to unlock hosting capacity for distributed solar and battery storage across U.S. markets.
  • Analyze utility infrastructure plans, load forecasts, and system studies to inform market strategy and advance DER integration.
  • Develop and advance pilot initiatives like DERMS, dynamic hosting capacity, and flexible interconnection to modernize the grid.

Solar Landscape is the leading commercial rooftop solar developer in the U.S., turning rooftops into local power plants to accelerate clean energy adoption. Recognized as #1 by New Project Media and Solar Power World, the company has offices in multiple cities and operates nationwide, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.

$102,000–$173,400/yr

  • Deliver and implement process solutions that meet or exceed customer requirements in the Northeast US.
  • Install customer-specific processes on new and used systems, verifying compliance with agreed specifications.
  • Collaborate with internal SPTS hardware and factory groups and provide remote support for customers.

KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. The company invests 15% of sales back into R&D and employs expert teams of physicists, engineers, and data scientists.

  • Provide technical leadership and customer support for polymer materials, including troubleshooting, material selection, and application development.
  • Lead customer trials, validations, and qualifications to ensure successful implementation of polymer solutions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including commercial, research, manufacturing, and quality to drive innovation from concept to implementation.

The company is a global materials technology company focused on polymer innovation and application development. It fosters a collaborative, inclusive culture emphasizing learning and customer impact.

$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.

$150,000–$200,000/yr

  • Manage/perform Chemical Warfare Material (CWM) removal under FFP or CPFF contracts for USACE.
  • Develop complex technical approaches and competitive pricing for identification and removal of CWM or traditional munitions.
  • Prepare CWM workplans, manage budgets and quality, and lead field teams during removal actions.

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm partnering with clients to solve complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation, and buildings. With over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, and other professionals, it is a Fortune 500 company that generated $16.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2025.