Senior Microwave Instrument Engineer
Apply on Muon Space’s site →About the role Muon seeks a Microwave Instrument Systems Engineer to support the development of new microwave instruments for Muon’s growing satellite fleet. This is a foundational position on a new team where you will be responsible for the development of microwave instruments for remote sensing applications. A key element of this role will be taking existing instrument implementations and making them compatible with Muon hardware and effective to produce at scale. Prior experience and a deep understanding of microwave instrumentation design and calibration is critical, and experience in microwave sounding of the atmosphere and earth-surface imaging is ideal. San Jose Location: This position is hybrid and requires working on-site in our San Jose, CA office three days per week. Responsibilities (target should be between 6-10 bullet points) Build world class instruments: build and fly cutting edge microwave instruments Own the instrument: understand, design, and refine core components of the systems Design for scale: make existing solutions and techniques affordable to build in volume Collaboration and learning: work with our partners to enhance Muon’s internal skills Qualifications PhD or Master’s degree in relevant field plus 3+ years of professional experience, OR several years of experience hands-on with microwave instrumentation Background in DSP implementation for microwave instruments Experience with ground-based and/or on-orbit calibration of microwave instruments Excellent communication, presentation, and coordination skills Excited to work in a fast-paced…