Software Developer for Remote Sensing Applications

Job Description:

Welcome to Space: We are looking for a Software Developer with a profound background in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation!

You will work in a team of remote sensing experts to develop satellite payload processing applications – for major ESA/EUMETSAT Earth Observation missions or also “NewSpace” endeavors. You should have an in-depth understanding of payload processing and retrieval methods for multi- and hyperspectral imagers and have a natural affinity to software development.

And yes, it is really cool to work on space projects!

This full-time and permanent position with an immediate starting date is based at our headquarters in Darmstadt.

We are looking forward to meeting you!

Key Responsibilities

• Development and maintenance of L1 and L2 payload processing applications for multi- and hyperspectral missions, e.g. Sentinel-2 or PRISMA
• Optimization and refactoring of developed code to fulfill architectural and performance requirements
• Support the transfer and deployment of the processors to the operational environment
• Provide scientific support and take an active role in the formulation of requirements for future products and services

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• University degree (Master of Science) in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant discipline
• A PhD in a relevant discipline would be advantageous
• Very good understanding of scientific software development, remote sensing and algorithms
• Very good knowledge of Python, optimally including Jupyter notebooks
• Familiarity with Linux and shell scripting
• Working experience with remote sensing data
• Organised and methodical working attitude with strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation
• Proficiency in English

Desirable

• Hands-on experience with containerization standards (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Cloud-based computing and parallelization
• Familiarity with common formats, e.g. XML, netCDF or HDF
• Curious and proactive attitude towards problem solving and exploring new technologies
• Having worked within the space industry

Seniority:

Expert

Primary Location:

DE - Darmstadt - Europahaus

Contract Type:

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid