Full Time
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Seattle Metro Area
Planetary Scientist
Interlune is a space resources company based in Seattle, WA. We will provide resources from space to power a clean and sustainable economy on Earth and in space.
We are looking for a Doer who wants to join our early-stage team and accelerate humanity’s progress toward an off-world future. Our technical team combines expert knowledge of geological sciences, mechanical engineering, robotics, automation, systems engineering, modeling and simulation, and advanced fabrication to build the infrastructure that will create an in-space economy. To join our small team, you must be agile, willing to learn, and able to take on multiple roles as needed.
This role will report to Interlune’s Chief Scientist and operate daily at the interface of science and engineering. You will work with engineers on a significant hardware development project in an exciting, fast-paced environment. While this position is aimed at early-career candidates, we also welcome more experienced individuals to apply.
Responsibilities
- Work with engineers to design extraction and excavation systems, select key performance criteria, perform test campaigns, and analyze resulting data
- Lead regolith simulant selection, procurement, and development based on test needs
- Serve as internal subject matter expert on the physical properties of lunar regolith
- Create models to predict and understand regolith behavior and hardware performance on the lunar surface
- Support business development efforts including proposal writing
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Ph.D. in Planetary Science, Geology, Physics, Civil Engineering, or a related field
- Understanding of how geological factors affect physical properties of regolith
- Hands-on laboratory and/or hardware experience
- Experience handling regolith simulant
- Proficiency in a programming language, preferably Python
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Nice-to-Have Qualifications & Skills
- 2+ years of postdoctoral or industry experience
- Experience in modeling regolith or dust behavior
- Experience in accessing, processing, and analyzing planetary mission data
- Experience in image processing
- Experience in mass spectroscopy
- Experience collaborating with engineers in a project setting
Export Control Regulations
Applicants for employment at Interlune must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.
Compensation range for on site WA state employees is:
Target Levels:
Level 2 Range: $96,700-$145,100
Level 3 Range: $120,900-$181,300
We will consider candidates with a wide variety of experience levels for this position. Your actual level and base salary will be decided based on your specific experience and skill level.
Interlune is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on creating our off-world future. Interlune is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Don’t meet every requirement? If you’re excited about this role but you don’t meet all of the job requirements, we encourage you to apply and explain why the experiences you do have are a suitable substitute. We’d hate to miss out on the perfect candidate for this or other roles.
Benefits:
Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, short and long-term disability, and other benefits
Paid Time Off: Flexible PTO policy with paid company holidays.
If interested, send email expressing interest with attached resume to:
careers@interlune.space