Senior Instrument Calibration Scientist

Join our team as a Senior Instrument Calibration Scientist, where you will own radiometric and geometric calibration standards across multiple instrument programs. You will lead the design and development of scalable calibration test hardware infrastructure, plan and execute pre-launch calibration campaigns, and support the definition and tracking of performance metrics. Collaboration with various teams and participation in a 24/7 on-call rotation for on-orbit anomaly resolution are key aspects of this role. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, parental leave, generous time off, and a dog-friendly office.

• Possession of radiometric and geometric calibration standards across multiple instrument programs, ensuring adherence to defined processes.
• Leading the design and development of scalable calibration test hardware infrastructure, and planning and executing pre-launch calibration campaigns.
• Collaborating effectively with instrument and spacecraft systems engineers, data scientists, mission operations engineers, and program managers.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organization skills
• Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
• Experience performing data analysis, post-processing, and test report generation
• Experience with root cause analysis efforts including data analysis and testing
• Software skills in one or more languages (e.g. Python, Julia, C++)
• Ph.D. and 3+ years of experience developing imaging systems and infrared remote sensing instruments within a multi-disciplinary environment; or M.S. and 6+ years industry experience; or B.S. and 8+ years industry experience
• Experience working hands-on with precision optical equipment for instrument characterization and calibration
• Experience translating mission and science requirements into technical requirements
• Experience supporting business development including technical contributions to proposals
• Experience developing instrument concept of operations (ConOps)
• Experience working in cleanroom environments
• Experience supporting environmental testing (thermal stress screening, TVAC, random vibration), integrated spacecraft testing, and launch campaigns