Remote Sensing Engineer

The Remote Sensing Engineer will play a central role in advanced Earth-observing microwave remote sensing missions developed at Spire Global, providing technical leadership for the calibration, validation, and scientific exploitation of spaceborne microwave radiometers.

Requirements

• Lead and oversee in-orbit calibration and validation of our microwave sounding instruments
• Maintain scientific code base for ground processing of microwave sensor observation data
• Lead algorithmic development for atmospheric temperature, humidity and precipitation retrievals
• Support trade studies and requirement definition for future missions
• Develop, improve, and maintain calibration methodologies
• Analyse and visualise large-scale Earth observation datasets
• Document and communicate results via technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver mission objectives
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement of instrumentation and measurement techniques

Benefits

• Vacation, sick, and personal time off
• Optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• 401(K) plan
• Health and wellness reimbursement program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan