Data Science Summer Intern

Muon seeks experienced candidates for the position of Data Science intern. Muon Space is building FireSat, a constellation dedicated to revolutionizing wildfire management and response. The candidate will work closely with the infrared Data Team to develop processing and analytics for the FireSat mission. The ideal candidate has a strong data science foundation, coding experience, and domain knowledge of geospatial data processing. Muon is looking for self-motivated candidates who are comfortable working with a remote team. We welcome applicants who are passionate about addressing climate change.

Location: The position will be located on-site at our headquarters in Mountain View, CA or remote. 

Responsibilities: 

Internship projects may include some or all of the following:

• Data Analysis & Processing: Clean, preprocess, and analyze raw data from the FireSat IR camera and simulation to develop exquisite quality data.
• Model Development: Assist in building, validating, and deploying analytical and machine learning models to improve data quality and improve derived wildfire products.
• Data Visualization: Create visualizations to present findings and insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Work embedded in the IR Data Team alongside scientists, engineers, and software developers to meet the objectives of the FireSat mission.
• Research & Innovation: Contribute to research initiatives aimed at advancing data science methods used by the IR Data Team.

Qualifications: 

• Educational Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Technical Skills:
• Strong programming skills in Python.
• Comfortable with collaborative coding workflows; specifically, git-managed repositories, pull requests, and cloud-based virtual machine environments.
• Experience with data manipulation and analysis using libraries such as pandas, numpy, and scikit-learn.
• Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Matplotlib, ipyleaflet, QGIS).
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to approach problems methodically and solve complex data challenges with creative and effective solutions.
• Data Experience: Experience working with messy, complicated real-world data.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex concepts to a diverse audience.
• Passion for Climate: A strong interest in addressing climate change through the development of new technology.

Nice-to-have Skills:

• Experience working with geospatial data processing concepts and software (geopandas, rasterio, GDAL; projections, remote sensing data)
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS).
• Familiarity with machine learning algorithms and frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch, etc.).
• Experience working with remote sensing data.

Benefits:

• Gain hands-on experience in data science and remote sensing.
• Opportunity to contribute to real-world projects that seek to have an impact on mitigating climate change.
• Mentorship and training from industry professionals in data science and engineering.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment at the forefront of space exploration.

Salary

The salary range for this role is $45/hourly and will depend on a candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.

Founded in 2021, Muon Space is an end-to-end Space Systems Provider that designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations delivering mission-critical data. Our revolutionary, integrated technology stack enables customers to optimize every dimension of their missions for faster time-to-orbit and superior constellation remote sensing performance. Our state-of-the-art facility in the heart of Silicon Valley is optimized for manufacturing spacecraft and rapid, flexible payload integration at scale. From climate monitoring to national security, Muon Space is dedicated to delivering Earth Intelligence for a safer and more resilient world.

Taking Care of Our Team

At Muon salary is only part of our total compensation package. In addition to salary, we provide equity compensation as well as benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401k retirement plan, short & long term disability and life insurance. We also offer three weeks paid vacation for new employees, along with 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time and paid parental leave.

Our mission embraces the entire planet and we believe our team should too.  Muon is dedicated to creating a diverse and dynamic company and workforce. We believe in equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, age, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or gender identity. We value diversity in the workplace, and that starts with our applicants. We encourage you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes, and we look forward to reviewing your application! In addition, if you need a reasonable accommodation as part of your application for employment or interviews with us, please let us know.

ITAR/EAR Requirements

This position requires access to export controlled information. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicable to that information, applicant must either be (A) a U.S. person, defined as a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (green card holder), (iii) refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, (B) eligible to access the export controlled information without a required export authorization, or (C) eligible and reasonably likely to obtain the required export authorization from the applicable U.S. government agency. The Company may, for legitimate business reasons, decline to pursue any export licensing process.