Senior Remote Sensing Data Scientist, Cal/Val

Muon Space is hiring a Senior Remote Sensing Data Scientist for calibration and validation. Responsibilities: design and implement radiometric calibration and image processing of multispectral infrared imagery; develop and execute calibration programs for the SBEM infrared camera; conduct research and development to enhance foundational data calibration; implement and operate production pipelines; write production-ready code; collaborate cross-functionally across teams to design and maintain operational services; and learn new topics as needed across measurement techniques, geospatial engineering, and software development. Qualifications: PhD with 3+ years of industry experience, MS with 6+ years, or BS with 8+ years; 4+ years of experience calibrating imaging instruments; hands-on experience with complex data from new imaging instruments; exceptional Python-based development and analysis skills; strong statistical and mathematical capabilities; ability to work with distributed, interdisciplinary teams; and capability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment. Preferred qualifications: mid-wave infrared instrument and data processing experience, on-orbit instrument calibration background, deep remote sensing science knowledge, geospatial data processing experience, familiarity with XArray, COG, and NetCDF tooling, cloud-native systems experience with AWS preferred, and experience with terabyte-sized datasets. Salary range $138,000-$198,000 plus equity and benefits. Remote position.