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About the role
Muon Space seeks an Instrument Integration Lab Specialist II to join our team in San Jose and Mountain View, CA, supporting the production of infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical specialist who bridges cleanroom facility readiness, equipment lifecycle management, and operational support for flight hardware integration. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- B.S. and 5+ years of hands-on experience in a multi-disciplinary aerospace hardware environment, with direct exposure to imaging systems
- Deep familiarity with cleanroom operations (ISO 7 / Class 10K or better), including particle count monitoring and contamination control protocols
- Strong communication and organizational skills with the ability to manage inventory, equipment calibration schedules, and facility status simultaneously
- Excellent communication skills, able to translate technical floor issues into clear feedback for design engineers and program managers
- Excited to work in a fast-paced environment with new challenges each week
- The individual must be able to routinely lift and move materials, equipment, or supplies weighing between 25 and 50 pounds
More about this role
Muon Space seeks an Instrument Integration Lab Specialist II to join our team in San Jose and Mountain View, CA, supporting the production of infrared remote sensing instruments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical specialist who bridges cleanroom facility readiness, equipment lifecycle management, and operational support for flight hardware integration.
In this role, you will take primary ownership of facility readiness and daily operations for our San Jose optical instrument cleanroom, while providing supporting coverage for our Mountain View location. You will bridge the gap between development activities and operational execution, ranging from optical cleanroom management and workflow optimization to the daily build of flight hardware.
- Serve as the primary lead for the San Jose instrument cleanroom in collaboration with the Lab Manager. Assess facility layouts, manage electrical/network infrastructure, CDA/GN2 utilities, storage, and equipment needs, driving installation through final commissioning.
- Maintain cleanroom standards across San Jose and Mountain View facilities. Implement 5S methodologies, access/training protocols, ESD and contamination controls, safety...
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