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Geospatial Engineer

Utilis Inc.

Utilis Inc.

Software Engineering
Kefar Sava, Israel
Posted on Sep 12, 2023

About

ASTERRA is a successful Earth observation company specializing in SAR analytics and innovative technological solutions. ASTERRA’s SaaS platform provides satellite-based infrastructure intelligence to a wide range of industries. Through AI technology and geospatial expertise, ASTERRA delivers advanced monitoring solutions that empower organizations to make informed decisions and drive positive impact.

ASTERRA’S R&D department is seeking a highly motivated, responsible, curious, innovative individual, willing to solve complex problems. The selected applicant will be a part of ASTERRA’s RSA (Remote Sensing Application) team.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the development of geospatial tools and applications.
  • Thoroughly analyze geospatial data sets
  • Support ongoing R&D projects and participate in cutting-edge remote sensing research
  • Potential for fieldwork involvement
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, both internal and external to the R&D department

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or above in Geography/Geology/Geophysics/Geoinformatics or other related fields
  • High proficiency with advanced geospatial analysis methods and concepts related to remote sensing
  • Proven experience with Python
  • Proven experience with geospatial libraries (GDAL, GeoPandas, PyGMT, etc.)
  • Solid mathematical background and a good grasp of geometrical\spatial features
  • Experienced with GIS Software (ARCGIS, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS etc..) technologies and advanced spatial analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s or PhD Degree
  • Experience with Git\GitHub and equivalent
  • Experience with SQL & Geospatial DB’s
  • Background knowledge and experience with Microwaves/SAR technologies
  • Additional knowledge in Geomorphology/Hydrology/Soil/Image processing

Requirements

  • Strong teamwork abilities and communication skills, enabling effective collaboration within the RSA team
  • Independent thinker and problem solver
  • High proficiency in English