Staff Mission Formulation Lead - EO/IR

📋 Description

• Lead strategic capture efforts and explore new market opportunities for Muon Space in EO/IR domains.
• Bridge technical expertise and business development to identify, develop, and capture high-value
• Conceptualize missions, instrument capabilities, and space technologies for defense, intelligence
• Operate at early stages to hypothesize and validate how Muon’s capabilities solve critical

🎯 Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Physics, Remote Sensing, Earth Science, CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in Earth remote sensing mission/instrument development.
• Strong first-principles foundation; ability to decompose objectives into technical concepts.
• Background in infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral remote sensing.
• Experience in EO/IR and related space missions across government and commercial markets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to distill complex concepts for diverse

🎁 Benefits

• Salary range: $160,000 - $194,000, plus equity and benefits package.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401k, disability and life insurance.
• Paid vacation, holidays, sick time, and parental leave.