Earth Observation Specialist
DRAXIS is an SME that focuses on developing real life environmental scientific solutions. Looking always ahead, we keep up with and interpret what is happening in day-to-day business, so as to offer custom-made tools, reflecting our commitment to be of service to the environment we live in. We focus on building state-of-the-art IT solutions aiming at environmental management and also on providing specialized environmental consulting services in the fields of air quality, waste management, circular economy and climate change.
We are looking for an Earth Observation Specialist with experience in Remote Sensing to join our research team and be key in performing spatial analysis and feature extraction.
Our team is a diverse group of experienced professionals who bring a variety of academic backgrounds and skills to the table. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, where we draw on each other's expertise to shape a sustainable agricultural future. We value team players who bring energy, fresh ideas, and creativity to their work. If you think you fit this profile, we encourage you to apply for a position at AgroApps!
The main responsibilities are:
By joining Draxis, you will be able to engage with fellow professionals in your field across diverse markets, fostering valuable connections. This network will provide opportunities to exchange best practices, collaborate on overcoming challenges, and gain invaluable experience and mentoring to propel your career forward. At Draxis, we are committed to helping you shape the career you desire, empowering you to chart your own path towards success.
We celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.
Our offerings include health benefits, as well as professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and flexible working models. At the core of our culture is a strong emphasis on prioritizing people. We value the advantages of both flexibility and collaboration, whether they occur in a physical workplace or in a remote setting.
We are looking for an Earth Observation Specialist with experience in Remote Sensing to join our research team and be key in performing spatial analysis and feature extraction.
Our team is a diverse group of experienced professionals who bring a variety of academic backgrounds and skills to the table. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, where we draw on each other's expertise to shape a sustainable agricultural future. We value team players who bring energy, fresh ideas, and creativity to their work. If you think you fit this profile, we encourage you to apply for a position at AgroApps!
The main responsibilities are:
- Support a range of geospatial data analysis methods and software development tasks to advance solutions for the agriculture sector challenges
- Write clean, well-structured and maintainable code by using best software development practices
- Develop and test components and interfaces using continuous integration
- Develop detailed documentation for methods and tools
- Prepare and process data for machine learning algorithms
- Develop tools to process Earth Observation data (satellite images, in situ field measurements)
- Expert understanding and experience in earth observation having proven work experience of 2+ years
- Expert knowledge on the fundamentals of remote sensing, including multispectral/SAR image processing, feature extraction, machine learning
- Proficiency in one programming language: Python, R, Java
- Excellent knowledge of spatial databases (MySQL or PostgreSQL) and datacubes (e.g ODC, Rasdaman)
- Experience with open source GIS/Remote Sensing tools and software (e.g GDAL, Q/GRASS/SAGA GIS, ESA SNAP, Orfeo Toolbox) and experience in applying shell scripting for geoprocessing
- Understanding and implementation of complex architectures with the ability to design and propose solutions to complex IT problems
- Experience with Docker
- Experience with the OGC web interface (WMS, WCS, WPS)
- Experience on image processing and machine learning algorithms
- Experience in image processing algorithms, classification, object detection
By joining Draxis, you will be able to engage with fellow professionals in your field across diverse markets, fostering valuable connections. This network will provide opportunities to exchange best practices, collaborate on overcoming challenges, and gain invaluable experience and mentoring to propel your career forward. At Draxis, we are committed to helping you shape the career you desire, empowering you to chart your own path towards success.
We celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being.
Our offerings include health benefits, as well as professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs and flexible working models. At the core of our culture is a strong emphasis on prioritizing people. We value the advantages of both flexibility and collaboration, whether they occur in a physical workplace or in a remote setting.