Remote Sensing Data Scientist

Muon Space is seeking a Remote Sensing Data Scientist to lead the development of analytics from the FireSat mission, focusing on wildfire products and Earth observation data. The role involves research and development, AI/ML integration, and maintaining customer-facing analytics. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in geospatial data products, strong Python skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced startup environment.
Description:
• Lead the development of end-user analytics from Muon’s FireSat mission. This may include wildfire products such as wildfire perimeter extraction and fire radiative power.
• Build state-of-the-art Earth observation data products by diving deep into messy real-world data from this new system.
• Research and development to improve existing data and analytics and discover powerful new approaches. This will include incorporating AI/ML and other advanced analytics techniques into data products.
• This role will be product owner for one or more customer-facing analytics, requiring the maintenance and continuous improvement of those analytics.
• Write production-ready code that integrates into customer-facing products and services.
• Ensure the product quality, quantitative validation, and scientific integrity of Muon’s data products and services are of the highest quality.
• Cross-functional work with software engineers and scientists to design, build, and maintain operational services from Muon’s core remote sensing missions.
• Learn new topics as needed (measurements techniques, wildfire detection, cloud identification, etc.)

Requirements:
• 5+ years of experience building geospatial data products from remote sensing data
• Experience working with real-world data from new instruments
• Familiarity with common geospatial data formats (such as Cloud optimized GeoTIFF)
• Exceptional skills in python-based development and analysis
• Experience with AI/ML techniques
• Ability to work with a distributed, interdisciplinary team (scientists, engineers, data support)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced start up environment

Benefits:
• Equity compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Short & long term disability and life insurance
• Three weeks paid vacation for new employees
• 12 paid holidays
• Unlimited sick time
• Paid parental leave