drjobs Principal Satellite Image Processing Engineer

Principal Satellite Image Processing Engineer

Employer Active

1 Vacancy
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Valid email field required
Send jobs
Send me jobs like this
drjobs

Job Alert

You will be updated with latest job alerts via email

Valid email field required
Send jobs
Job Location drjobs

Bengaluru - India

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

drjobs

Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description



Work with the brightest minds including exISRO scientists and global space industry experts at one of the select few companies in the country pioneering cutting edgeEO payloads.


Seeking a skilled Principal Satellite Image Processing Engineer to spearhead the development of a highperformance image processing pipeline for satellite optical sensors utilizing advanced algorithms and leading a team of junior and midlevel engineers for precise realtime analysis.



About KaleidEO


KaleidEO a subsidiary of SatSure is an upstream leader in Earth Observation building a fullstack company from India.

As an analyticsfirst payload innovator we focus on building nextgen payloads tailored for industryspecific applications.


Our highresolution optical multispectral payloads equipped with edge computing and wide coverage capabilities maximize the value generated from every pixel of satellite imagery.


Rooted in SatSures legacy of delivering lastmile applications across sectors like Utilities Aviation Agriculture BFSI and Climate Action KaleidEO offers modular solutions for the entire EO value chain spanning payload development launch mission operations and data analytics


At KaleidEO we are committed to shaping the future of Earth Observation and putting Indian space tech on a global map and we invite you to be part of this exciting journey.


Roles andResponsibilities

  • Pipeline Architecture & Development: Lead the design development and implementation of an efficient scalable image processing pipeline for satellite optical sensor data from raw data ingestion to analysisready outputs.


  • Algorithm Design: Develop and optimize algorithms for key image processing stages including radiometric and geometric correction atmospheric correction image enhancement mosaicking and orthorectification.


  • Data Preprocessing: Oversee the development of robust preprocessing techniques to handle satellite imagery (noise reduction calibration sensor alignment etc. for optimal analysis accuracy.


  • Advanced Image Analysis: Apply cuttingedge techniques such as deep learning object detection and spectral analysis to extract meaningful insights from optical imagery (e.g. DEM/DSM change detection).


  • Integration with Cloud and OnPremise/OnEdge Systems: Develop and implement solutions for cloudbased processing (e.g. AWS Google Cloud) or hybrid environments to handle largescale satellite data efficiently.


  • Automation & Scalability: Ensure the pipeline is automated efficient and scalable to handle highvolume satellite data processing tasks.


  • Team Leadership: Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of engineers and researchers guiding them through the design and development of components within the processing pipeline.


  • Crossfunctional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams including data scientists software engineers and GIS specialists to integrate image processing pipelines into broader systems and applications.


  • Quality Control: Ensure the pipeline delivers highquality accurate image products by implementing quality assurance practices and validating outputs against ground truth or reference data.


  • Research & Innovation: Stay uptodate on the latest advances in optical remote sensing image processing technologies and machine learning applications and incorporate innovations into pipeline development.


  • Documentation & Reporting: Maintain thorough documentation of the pipeline architecture algorithms processes and development timelines and report progress to key stakeholders.

Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (Masters or Ph.D. in Remote Sensing Geospatial Science Electrical Engineering Computer Science or a related field.
  • 8 years of experience in satellite image processing remote sensing or related fields focusing on optical sensor data.


MustHave:

  • Experience designing and optimizing image processing pipelines for satellite imagery particularly optical sensors (e.g. multispectral hyperspectral).


  • Proficiency in image processing and computer vision algorithms (e.g. image correction enhancement feature extraction).


  • Expertise in programming skills likePython C or MATLAB with experience using image processing libraries (e.g. OpenCV GDAL scikitimage).


  • Indepth understanding of satellite optical sensors (e.g. Landsat Sentinel2 WorldView) and the processing challenges associated with their data.


  • Experience with cloudbased processing platforms (e.g. AWS Google Cloud Microsoft Azure) and distributed computing for largescale data.


  • Experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex technical projects.


  • Familiarity with geospatial data formats and tools (e.g. GeoTIFF HDF QGIS ArcGIS).


  • Understanding of machine learning/deep learning techniques for image analysis (e.g. segmentation classification object detection).


Good to Have:

  • Expertise in atmospheric correction models and radiometric calibration techniques.


  • Experience working with hyperspectral data and advanced spectral analysis techniques.


  • Prior experience with Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) processing or integrating optical and radar data.


  • Familiarity with international satellite data sources (e.g. MODIS Pleiades SPOT) and commercial data providers.


  • Contributions to opensource remote sensing or image processing projects.


  • Knowledge of highperformance computing (HPC) environments or GPUaccelerated computing for image processing tasks.


Benefits

  • Medical Health Cover for you and your family including unlimited online doctor consultations.


  • We believe family comes first. Thats why we offer Maternity Paternity Marriage and Bereavement Leave so you can be there when it matters most.


  • We ensure every member of the team gets an opportunity to participate at international events and conferences.


  • Access to mental health experts for you and your family.


  • Dedicated allowances for learning and skill development.

  • Twice a year appraisal.


Interview Process:

  • Introductory call
  • Assignment
  • Interview rounds (ideally up to 45 rounds)
  • Culture Round / HR round


No of positions: 1

Expected Month of Joining: as soon as possible.


Required Experience:

Staff IC

Employment Type

Full Time

Company Industry

About Company

Report This Job
Disclaimer: Drjobpro.com is only a platform that connects job seekers and employers. Applicants are advised to conduct their own independent research into the credentials of the prospective employer.We always make certain that our clients do not endorse any request for money payments, thus we advise against sharing any personal or bank-related information with any third party. If you suspect fraud or malpractice, please contact us via contact us page.