We are looking for a mid- to senior-level SAR Remote Sensing Specialist.
Join us in our mission to develop cutting-edge SAR-based applications and services that support geospatial and remote sensing projects. As a SAR Remote Sensing Specialist at SARMAP SA, you will play a key role as part of the data processing team to understand and improve SAR data sets to meet internal standards and client expectations.
We offer a professional working career in an international and multidisciplinary environment, including Remote Sensing Engineers, Earth Observation Specialists, GIS experts, geologists, software developers and computer scientists.
The position is full-time and on-site.
Position Description
As a SAR Remote Sensing Specialist, your responsibilities will include processing and analyzing synthetic aperture radar (SAR) data to generate operational insights, maps, and reports. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams to contribute to projects like security and intelligence services, environmental monitoring and infrastructure assessment.
A good knowledge of remote sensing and the SAR-InSAR theory is desirable, together with strong problem-solving and team-working skills.
Your Responsibilities:
- SAR data processing and interpretation of results to extract relevant information according to project requirements.
- Writing clear professional reports and presentations that incorporate critical thinking and spatial data analysis.
- Establish and oversee appropriate project/task/deliverable reviews to ensure technical quality, product delivery, and impactful work.
- Contribute to technical proposals for tenders.
- Manage timelines, communication, and deliverables of multiple projects simultaneously with accountability to commitments.
- Interact with various stakeholders and partners to ensure project activities are aligned.
Technical skills
- At least 3 years of experience in SAR data processing and analysis.
- Very good knowledge of GIS environment.
- Applied programming skills (IDL, Python ….) with a demonstrated ability to automate work processes.
- Familiarity with image processing software, e.g. ENVI, SARscape or similar is also appreciated.
- Project management experience.
General Skills
- Passion for analysis and problem solving.
- Enthusiastic attitude towards critical thinking and learning.
- Flexibility to adapt to the required technical solutions.
- Good work planning and sense of organization.
- Capability to work on your own initiative as well as within a team and to make a contribution to applied techniques and processes.
Required Education
- MSc or PhD degree in Geomatics, Earth Sciences, Remote Sensing, Engineering or related field.
- Experience in SAR-InSAR data processing and GIS environments will be considered.
Languages
- Fluent English (written and oral) is mandatory.
- Italian will be also considered.
Candidates must have a Swiss or EU passport.
How to apply:
Please, send your CV and cover letter to hr@sarmap.ch