Remote Sensing Engineer Senior - Tech Leader

Your responsibilities

• Managing an interdisciplinary team of remote sensing specialists
• Reporting task completion to the division leader
• Design, develop, and maintain software applications for diverse domains, including space and drone related projects.
• Conduct spatial analysis using remote sensing data and implement innovative solutions for data processing and interpretation e.g. Machine Learning.
• Develop and optimize machine learning models for applications such as object detection, computer vision and image segmentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define requirements, propose solutions, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Provide technical support to other teams, sharing knowledge of remote sensing, geospatial technologies, and software development best practices.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code using Python and other relevant technologies.
• Maintain and enhance GIS tools, including proficiency in software like QGIS, to support geospatial analysis and modeling.
• Employ version control tools (e.g., Git) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) to ensure robust and scalable development workflows.
• Participate in research and development initiatives related to space and drone technologies, staying abreast of modern advancements.
• Manage software engineering fundamentals, including documentation, version control, and team collaboration.

Our requirements

• 4+ years of relevant professional experience in Remote Sensing or Drone-related fields
• Bachelor's degree in a related field (Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Remote Sensing, Computer Science etc.).
• At least 2 years of experience in team management.
• Ability to work in a team and strong communication skills.
• Organizational skills and a results-oriented approach.
• Experience in managing the software development process (e.g., using Agile methodology).
• Extensive experience in processing remote sensing data, particularly in developing and implementing solutions using programming languages (Python).
• Recent experience with following technologies:
• Machine Learning/Object Detection/Computer Vision/Deep Learning,
• Python,
• Creating code and models,
• Git, Docker.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting, data processing, testing
• Software engineering fundamentals, including documentation, version control, sharing code amongst the members of a team and basic software design patterns.
• Knowledge and interest in modern technologies, including primarily the development of solutions for the space and/or drone segment
• Good knowledge of Linux Operating Systems
• Good knowledge of GIS software (mainly QGIS)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of geospatial terminology and standards.
• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a relevant field
• Knowledge and/or experience in space/drone sector projects related with remote sensing data processing performed for example for ESA.
• Proficiency with database tools such as PostgreSQL (PostGIS) or/and MongoDB.
• Knowledge of another programming language e.g. C, C++, R