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
1. Development and maintenance of L1 and L2 payload processing applications for multi- and hyperspectral missions, e.g. Sentinel-2 or PRISMA
2. Optimization and refactoring of developed code to fulfill architectural and performance requirements
3. Support the transfer and deployment of the processors to the operational environment
4. Provide scientific support and take an active role in the formulation of requirements for future products and services
Essential Skills and Qualifications
5. University degree (Master of Science) in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or other relevant discipline
6. A PhD in a relevant discipline would be advantageous
7. Very good understanding of scientific software development, remote sensing and algorithms
8. Very good knowledge of Python, optimally including Jupyter notebooks
9. Familiarity with Linux and shell scripting
10. Working experience with remote sensing data
11. Organised and methodical working attitude with strengths in analysis, synthesis and presentation
12. Proficiency in English
Desirable
13. Hands-on experience with containerization standards (Docker, Kubernetes)
14. Cloud-based computing and parallelization
15. Familiarity with common formats, e.g. XML, netCDF or HDF
16. Curious and proactive attitude towards problem solving and exploring new technologies
17. Having worked within the space industry
Seniority:
Expert