Computer Vision and Earth Observation Specialist

Planetek Hellas

Athens, Greece

ABOUT US:

Planetek Hellas, founded in 2006, is a Greek company and member of the Planetek Group that since 1994, operates in the field of satellite remote sensing, spatial data infrastructure and software development for the “on board” and “ground” segment space applications.
Join Planetek and our team in Athens, Greece to work with us for some of the most important activities in Europe, where Earth Observation makes a difference. We want you to support us to meet the needs of the biggest and most important Institutional and Private costumers in Europe, such as ESA, EC, Sat Cen, JRC and EEA but also Airbus, Thales, Indra, Leonardo, GMV and other. We want you to be part of the continuously searching for innovation Planetek’s way of doing. We want you to be part of our mentality of doing good to the environment, the social community and our own people at all times of our day-to-day work life.

OUR ACTIVITIES:

The company is involved in both upstream and downstream activities, contributing to the entire EO value chain.

• Earth Observation & Remote Sensing (Downstream Services);
• Emergency response and disaster management: The company actively participates in European space programs, such as Copernicus, providing satellite-based solutions for real-time monitoring and decision-making;
• Defense & Security: The company provides EO-based intelligence solutions to support law enforcement, defense and security operations, including border surveillance, situational awareness, and intelligence gathering;
• Environmental Monitoring: Planetek Hellas focuses on environmental management through the use of satellite data, offering solutions for monitoring ecosystems, land use, water resources, and air quality;
• Land Monitoring & Urban Planning: The company provides services for urban growth analysis, land use and land cover monitoring, and infrastructure development;
• Geospatial Data Infrastructure: Planetek Hellas develops geospatial data infrastructures and platforms that enable efficient management, processing, and sharing of large geospatial datasets;
• Space Segment (Upstream Services);
• Satellite Mission Design & Support: Planetek Hellas plays a crucial role in the development and design of satellite missions, offering expertise in the architecture of EO satellites and their payloads;
• Ground Segment Solutions: The company provides solutions for the ground segment, including satellite data reception, processing, and management systems;
• On-board Software Development: Planetek Hellas develops and delivers advanced on-board software for satellites, enabling real-time data processing, system control, and automation;
• Data Exploitation Platforms: The company contributes to the development of cloud-based platforms that allow for real-time satellite data exploitation;
• Cloud-based Solutions: We offer cloud-based solutions for the storage, processing, and analysis of satellite data, making geospatial data more accessible and actionable for end-users.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a talented Computer Vision and Earth Observation Specialist to join our team. You will play a crucial role in developing and applying innovative computer vision techniques to analyze Earth observation data. Your work will contribute to a wide range of applications, such as environmental monitoring, urban planning, and disaster response.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and implement computer vision algorithms for processing and analyzing Earth Observation (EO) data (e.g. object detection, image segmentation and change detection);
• Process, analyze and interpret multi-source EO data to support environmental monitoring, land use, agriculture, forestry, disaster management, as well as safety and defense applications;
• Develop and maintain codebases for EO applications, ensuring high performance, scalability;
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to address specific research questions and project goals;
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in computer vision and EO technologies.

BACKGROUND AND REQUIREMENTS:

Academic:

• Degree in areas such as Surveying Engineering, Forestry, Environment, Geography, Physical Sciences or Geology;
• Master’s degree or proven experience in Geoinformatics, Computer Vision, EO Geospatial science, or a related field.

Other requirements:

• Proven experience in satellite imagery analysis and solid understanding of EO (Multispectral, SAR and hyperspectral) data;
• Experience in EO/GIS software, such as Arc GIS, QGIS, SNAP and ERDAS Imagine;
• Know-how and experience in Machine Learning techniques and deep learning frameworks (e.g. Tensor Flow, Py Torch);
• Knowledge of at least one scripting language (Python, R) and of key libraries for geospatial data and remote sensing tasks.

Language skills:

• Fluency in Greek and English.

Other skills:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines;
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills;
• Communication and collaboration skills, with ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

The ideal profile of the successful candidate is completed by seriousness and reliability, strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills; ability to work within a team in order to meet specific objectives; and excellent communication skills combined with proactivity.

ANOTHER IMPORTANT POINT:

At Planetek Hellas results are more important than time and our respect for people takes priority over their skills. Passion and responsibility are the qualities we value in our employees while ethics, professionalism, and availability are the elements that distinguish our work philosophy. Choose us if you think that a company like Planetek offers you the opportunity to work with enthusiasm and if you believe you can make an important contribution toward developing a strategic segment for our company. Your office will be located in Marousi (Athens), but you will work three days a week remotely. You can also travel around Europe.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary and benefits package;
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects with cutting-edge technology;
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment;
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

We believe our people should continuously acquire knowledge and skills, so we are willing to provide you with everything that can help you grow: workshops, conferences, and training. Once we get to know each other, we will define your salary package together while also considering your needs.

OK, ARE YOU INTERESTED?

Please tell us who you are, what you've accomplished so far in your career and your goals for the near future.

Along with your CV, please provide us with a short note in reply to the following two questions:

• Why would you like to bet on innovative SMEs like Planetek?
• Why should Planetek bet on you?

If your profile matches the one we’re looking for, we will contact you to get to know you better.