Job Introduction
With a strong presence in Europe, Serco collaborates extensively with the European Space Agency (ESA), providing comprehensive services from earth observation data management to spacecraft control and flight dynamics. In collaboration with ESRIN, Serco has made significant contributions to various space missions. Our technical and scientific support has been pivotal in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of ESA's operations. By joining Serco's team at ESRIN, you will be part of a dynamic environment focused on innovation and excellence in space exploration and data management, contributing to ground breaking projects that shape the future of space technology.
For supporting satellite data exploitation activities, we are currently looking for a skilled expert in Remote Sensing Earth Observation and GIS management. Through this task the candidate shall contribute to Serco activities related to the IRIDE services and similar projects. Serco is involved in various IRIDE activities including services related to the generation of forest fire scar maps and fire damage index maps. Serco is involved also in IRIDE user training for all the Service Value Chans of the Service Segment.
Main Responsibilities
Are you looking to secure a career in a public sector environment? We would love to hear from you!
As Senior Remote Sensing Specialist you will be responsible for:
- Support Serco to manage the IRIDE Services products
- Support to algorithm design/development of forest fires prevention tasks
- Analysis of geospatial products related to forest fires mapping
- Participation to projects related to earth/environment monitoring/mapping based on satellite optical and SAR data
- Participation to project meetings and reviews
- Supporting documentation writing
- IRIDE Services training activities, focusing on the utilisation of satellite data. This includes organization, set-up and provision of face to face training events and web conferencing
- In order to answer to our current customers, we are looking for a candidate fluent in Italian and English
Successful Candidate
Your skills:
- Experience in multi-source data integration
- Experience in algorithm development related to feature extraction, selection and classification from satellite data
- Experience in machine learning techniques
- Experience with data Science tools (e.g. Python, R, SQL, Matlab, C++)
- Experience in sentinel data processing
- Scientific and application project management
- Fluent Italian and English (written and spoken)
- At least 5 years’ experience in the field of data exploitation, geospatial products analysis and algorithm development
- Experience in project management is an asset
- University degree in Physics, Remote Sensing or similar
- Knowledge of satellite remote sensing data (optical and SAR), image analysis, GIS technology and applications and programming
Relocation :
Rome's central location in Italy offers excellent transportation links within the city and across the country. The city is well-connected by a network of highways and railways, with Ciampino Airport or Fiumicino, providing convenient access to international destinations.
Serco provides relocation support for all EU passport holders planning to move to Rome and join Serco Italia S.p.A
On Offer :
- Competitive Salary.
- Great career opportunities in the Space industry
- Comprehensive package of benefits offered by the company, such as life insurance and health insurance.
- Engaging company events to foster team spirit.
- Hybrid working model to support work-life balance.
- Opportunity to work in an international environment.
About the Company
Serco is a leading Space Services Provider with thousands of skilled resources that has supported over 50 space missions on behalf of more than 10 Space or Government agencies around the globe, including the ESA and NASA. Serco offers space capability across the full space lifecycle from satellite testing to launch services, LEOP to spacecraft operations, space surveillance to data management, and supporting downstream application development.
Why should you join Serco ?
At Serco not only is the nature of the work we do important, everyone has an important role to play.
Meaningful and vital work - You’ll contribute to methodologically intercepting challenges whilst achievements will also be recognised and celebrated.
A world of opportunity - You’ll be wholeheartedly supported with development and career progression
Great people - You’ll become an integral member of a well-defined and supportive team who believe passionately in the value of our work. We are a company passionate about diversity and inclusion.
We are diverse and inclusive organisation
At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential and we are committed to supporting the needs of all our colleagues. It’s a mix of people from different backgrounds, experiences and opinion that keeps our culture strong and vibrant.
We believe in equity so we strongly encourage applications from a diverse range of candidates. Disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their abilities in an interview. We also welcome a conversation about any adjustments that would make the interview process more accessible for you. Wherever possible we are open to discussions around flexible working and we operate a hybrid work structure in many of our business areas.
In the UK we are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader in the government’s scheme and hold the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard; in Belgium we are partner of Diversicom and member of Charter der Vielfalt in Germany.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to The Serco Europe Recruitment Team
Important:
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