Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer

• Train and support intelligence analysts using SAR imagery for tactical missions (maritime, ground, infrastructure)
• Configure and optimize ICEYE ISR Suite for customer use cases and mission-relevant outputs
• QA/validate SAR imagery products to meet operational requirements
• Develop Python geospatial automation (GDAL, Rasterio, NumPy) tailored to customer needs
• Integrate ICEYE SAR data into customer COP environments (ArcGIS, QGIS, proprietary platforms)
• Implement automated detection/alerting for priority intelligence requirements (e.g., dark vessels, border anomalies, change detection)
• Serve as SAR/geospatial SME for defense and intelligence customers
• Deliver training on SAR fundamentals, interpretation, and platform capabilities
• Provide embedded, real-time analytical support on watch floors/ops centers during missions
• Capture operational feedback and translate into actionable product/engineering requirements
• Document use cases, methods, and best practices for team reuse
• Surface opportunities for new capabilities aligned to mission needs

• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) or equivalent experience in Remote Sensing, Geophysics, GIS, Geography, or related technical field
• Understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) physics, including polarimetry, interferometry, and imaging modes
• Strong programming skills in Python for geospatial and earth observation data processing (GDAL, Rasterio, NumPy, GeoPandas)
• Hands-on experience analyzing and interpreting satellite imagery for intelligence or operational applications
• Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills in English (written & spoken) with ability to deliver effective training and technical presentations
• Willingness to travel 30-50% to customer sites within the region

• Experience working in defense, intelligence, or government operational environments
• Familiarity with maritime domain awareness (AIS data, vessel detection, port monitoring)
• Experience with change detection, object detection, or automated feature extraction from satellite imagery
• Knowledge of geospatial data standards and formats (GeoTIFF, COG, GeoJSON, KML)
• Understanding of military intelligence collection requirements and processes (PIR, CCIRs)

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