Senior Camera Systems Engineer
Muon Space· Engineering - EO/IR Instruments
Hybrid (Mountain View, CA)$197k - $218kFull-timePosted 2mo ago
About the role
Senior Camera Systems Engineer at Muon Space in Mountain View, CA, owning infrared camera subsystems for multiple programs within a hybrid on-site role.
Responsibilities
- Own development of visible and thermal infrared camera subsystems including generation of technical specifications and interface control documents (ICDs), trade studies, vendor technical management, performance characterization and testing, and failure mode and root cause analysis.
- Define camera test requirements, pass/fail criteria, and test strategies, partnering closely with the hardware and test engineering teams to ensure infrastructure meets subsystem needs.
- Define parameters for camera environmental qualification campaigns, including radiation testing and thermal environmental stress screening (ESS), reviewing test data and acting as the technical authority on camera subsystem health.
- Support subsystem and instrument-level testing, including environmental (vibration, thermal-vacuum (TVAC) testing and system characterization/V&V).
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of best practices, processes, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness in instrument development.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with instrument and spacecraft systems engineers, data scientists, AI&T and production teams, and program managers.
Qualifications
- B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in an engineering field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with demonstrated experience with imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments.
- Software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, C++).
- Experience working with precision optical and mechanical metrology equipment.
- Experience with root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing.
- Experience performing data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation for optical component and camera system performance.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills.
- Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week.
Skills
Required:Infrared camera subsystem developmentTechnical specification & ICD creationHardware and test integrationInfrared imaging softwareOptical and mechanical metrology
Benefits
- equity compensation
- 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
Last updated Sep 19, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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