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In this role, you will design software solutions for satellite data processing, develop algorithms, and collaborate closely with experts on Earth Observation missions and emerging technologies.
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Your role in the team
- Welcome to Space: We are looking for a Scientific Software Developer with a background in Remote Sensing and Earth Observation or similar fields!
- Candidates should possess an in-depth understanding of the physics relevant to Earth Observation missions, ideally supported by practical experience.
- A strong affinity for software development is essential.
- The successful candidate will work as part of a team of remote sensing specialists to design and implement satellite payload data processing applications for major institutional Earth Observation programs as well as commercial "NewSpace" ventures.
- Design, develop, and validate satellite payload data processing algorithms and applications.
- Collaborate with remote sensing experts, scientists, and engineers to translate mission requirements into robust software solutions.
- Contribute to the full processing chain from raw satellite data to higher-level Earth Observation products.
- Ensure software quality through testing, documentation and version control best practices.
- Support the integration of applications into operational processing environments.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies, programming methods and trends in the space industry.
Our expectations of you
Education
- Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, or another relevant discipline.
Qualifications
- A PhD in a relevant discipline would be advantageous.
- Strong background in scientific software development, remote sensing and algorithm design.
- In-depth understanding of the physics relevant to Earth Observation missions (e.g., radiometry, spectroscopy, radar, atmospheric physics).
- Proficiency in Python, ideally including Jupyter notebooks, version control (Git), and collaborative workflows.
- Familiarity with scientific computing libraries and data processing frameworks (e.g., NumPy, xarray, GDAL, rasterio).
- Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team and communicate complex technical topics clearly.
- Familiarity with Linux environments and shell scripting.
- Organized and methodical working style, with strengths in analysis, synthesis, and presentation.
- Proficiency in English (spoken and written).
- Vertrautheit mit gängigen Datenformaten (z. B. XML, netCDF, HDF, COG, Zarr).
- A curious and proactive attitude towards problem solving and exploring new technologies.
Experience
- Practical experience with satellite data exploitation or remote sensing algorithm development.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud-based computing and parallelization.
- Previous experience working in the space industry.
What we offer
- This full-time and permanent position with an immediate starting date is based at our headquarters in Darmstadt.
- Working language is English.
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About your employer
For the last 30 years, Telespazio VEGA Deutschland has been successfully working as a consultant, technology partner, and engineering service provider. Our focus on quality and reliability has earned us an excellent reputation in various technologically demanding markets. We have extensive experience in the space industry, which benefits our core markets of aerospace and defense.
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