Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Portugal
RemotePoland or Warsaw, Mazovia, Poland
Job Summary
Bridge the gap between SAR physics and operational intelligence by training analysts on tactical missions and configuring the ICEYE ISR Suite for customer use cases. Develop Python geospatial automation workflows to integrate SAR data into customer environments and implement automated detection for priority intelligence requirements. Serve as the subject matter expert for defense and intelligence customers, delivering training on SAR fundamentals and providing real-time analytical support during missions. Capture operational feedback to translate into actionable product requirements and document best practices for team reuse.
Required Qualifications
- Must be eligible and able to attain relevant national and NATO security clearances at the highest level
- Excellent communication skills in English + C2/near-native proficiency in Portuguese
- Must be based in Portugal, (Lisbon)
- Working type: Hybrid (On-site at customer locations approx. 50% of time)
- Willingness to travel 30-50% to customer sites within the region
- 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
Desired Qualifications
- 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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