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Matter Intelligence

Testbed Engineer

El Segundo, CA · On-site

Testbed Engineer - Flight Hardware, Optics, Electronics & Software V&V About Matter Intelligence ... calibration and characterization of Matter's imaging systems, including spectral, radiometric ...

True Anomaly

Senior Electrical Engineer, Imager

Denver, CO · On-site

$150K - $220K/yr

Perform radiometric and electro-optical system modeling to predict and validate on-orbit imaging ... Support integration and test activities, including environmental testing, calibration, and on-orbit ...

BAE Systems

Eng Sr Prin - Sys

Broomfield, CO · On-site

$132K - $226K/yr

The Engineering, Science and Analysis (ESA) Strategic Capabilities Unit comprises the technical ... Formulate and execute radiometric, spectral, and other calibration strategies to achieve the ...

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How much do radiometric calibration engineer jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for radiometric calibration engineer in the United States is $41.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35.34 and $44.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Radiometric Calibration Engineer vs Optical Systems Engineer?

AspectRadiometric Calibration EngineerOptical Systems Engineer
CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fields; certifications in calibration or optical testingBachelor's or Master's in Optical Engineering, Physics, or related fields; similar certifications
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, calibration facilities, aerospace, remote sensing industriesDesign labs, manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or imaging industries
Industry UsageRemote sensing, satellite, aerospace, imaging systemsOptical instrument design, imaging systems, aerospace, defense

While both roles require expertise in optics and calibration, the Radiometric Calibration Engineer focuses on ensuring the accuracy of sensor measurements and radiometric data, often in remote sensing or satellite applications. In contrast, the Optical Systems Engineer designs and develops optical components and systems. Both roles share similar credentials and work environments but differ in their primary focus and application areas.

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Infographic showing various Radiometric Calibration Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 90% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 81% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,099 per year, or $41.9 per hour.
Atmospheric Scientist, Calibration Validation Specialist

Atmospheric Scientist, Calibration Validation Specialist

DeVine Consulting, Inc.

Monterey, CA • On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

DeVine provides technical and scientific support to government clients in Oceanography & Atmospheric Science among other technical disciplines.
Our company is looking for an Atmospheric Scientist, Calibration Validation Specialist, to join DeVine in a full time capacity. This position will be supporting a government customer, hence only US Citizens may be considered.
DeVine contributes to projects in data modeling, remote sensing & machine learning. We collaborate with our clients in scientific analysis of the Earth’s atmosphere & ocean and land surfaces, as well as astronomy and astrometry. We help our clients test and operate space-based, air-based, subsurface, and land and ocean surface-based sensors.
Successful hire/s will engage in research supporting current and future space-based microwave remote sensing missions. Remotely working candidates may be considered if they match most of the required and desired experience.
If your experience is relevant to the requirements below, and you’d enjoy working in Monterey, CA, then please apply!
Microwave Remote Sensing & Sensor Calibration/Validation Specialist
The successful applicant will join a broad-based team of scientists and engineers involved in the analysis of microwave remote sensing systems, pre-flight specifications and characterizations of microwave radiometer systems, and the calibration and validation (CalVal) of space-based microwave radiometric data.
Requirements and preferred experience:

  • Master’s or PhD in Atmospheric Science, Meteorology, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physical Oceanography, Physics, Computer Science, Statistics, or related field required; B.S. with extensive (3+ years) Cal/Val experience may be considered
  • Must have CalVal experience with space-based microwave radiometric data
  • Must be fluent with two or more of the following software programming languages: Python, C/C++, FORTRAN, C, Java, MATLAB, IDL, or similar
  • Must have programmed in a Linux/Unix environment within an academic or professional setting; Linux shell scripting experience required
  • Experience with image processing and modeling algorithms a plus
  • HPC programming experience preferred
  • Current Secret clearance or higher a plus

About the position:
  • Position Type: Full-time, Must be U.S. Citizen
  • Location: Monterey, CA
  • Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Leave and Paid Vacation
  • Compensation: $95K to $115K per year salary range DOE and skills

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