Spire · 2 weeks ago
Remote Sensing Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $171K/yrSpire Global is a space-to-cloud analytics company that operates the largest multi-purpose constellation of satellites. The Remote Sensing Engineer will provide technical leadership for microwave remote sensing missions, focusing on calibration, validation, and scientific exploitation of spaceborne microwave radiometers.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee in-orbit calibration and validation of our microwave sounding instruments, including design and implementation of in orbit calibration, radiative transfer modelling, end-to-end testing, and on-orbit performance assessment
Maintain scientific code base for ground processing of microwave sensor observation data for operational delivery to end users
Lead algorithmic development for atmospheric temperature, humidity and precipitation retrievals from brightness temperature measurements, including radiative transfer modelling and uncertainty estimation
Support trade studies and requirement definition for future missions and collaborate with multi-disciplinary engineering team and end users to define and deliver next generation sensing capabilities
Develop, improve, and maintain calibration methodologies, including cross-calibration with reference targets (cold space, onboard blackbody), and support radiometer precision traceability
Analyse and visualise large-scale Earth observation datasets, applying physical principles and advanced coding (Python libraries including numpy, pandas, etc) to extract scientific and engineering insights from complex multi-channel microwave data
Document and communicate results via technical reports, scientific publications, and presentations at international conferences and internal forums
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including RF engineers, scientists, and software developers, to deliver mission objectives under demanding operational timelines
Mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement of instrumentation and measurement techniques
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree (PhD or MSc) in physics, engineering, remote sensing, atmospheric science, or a related discipline, with demonstrable experience in microwave instrumentation or other remote sensing instrumentation
In-depth understanding of calibration and validation of remote sensing payloads, microwave radiometry, instrument pointing, calibration techniques, and error budgets relevant to atmospheric sounding missions
Proven experience in developing and validating retrieval algorithms for satellite microwave sensors, with emphasis on radiative transfer and inverse methods
Advanced programming ability in scientific languages (primarily using Python) and demonstrated capability to process and analyze large scientific datasets
Proficient with Linux based environments and cloud environments (AWS or Databricks)
Excellent communication skills in technical writing and presentations; evidence of scientific publication or stakeholder engagement
Preferred
Experience with cross-sensor and inter-satellite calibration campaigns in operational or research settings; knowledge of international standards and protocols
Proficient in applying machine learning and deep learning techniques applied to atmospheric sensing
Familiarity with satellite mission lifecycle, payload commissioning, and operational support for spaceborne remote sensing systems
Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple simultaneous projects in a fast-paced environment
Experience with scientific processor deployment in operational cloud environments
Benefits
Vacation, sick, and personal time off
Optional medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
401(K) plan
Health and wellness reimbursement program
Participation in Spire’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Name Your Satellite Program (NYSP)
Launch Attendance
Generous Time Off Policy
Education Assistance Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
Family Leave
Fitness Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Healthy snacks & beverages in every office
Company
Spire
Spire (NYSE: SPIR) is a global provider of space-based data, analytics and space services, offering unique datasets and powerful insights about Earth so that organizations can make decisions with confidence in a rapidly changing world.
Founded in 2012
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$712.35MKey Investors
UK Space AgencySignal OceanBlue Torch Capital
2025-03-13Post Ipo Equity· $40M
2024-08-27Grant· $4.64M
2024-02-08Post Ipo Equity· $10M
Leadership Team
Theresa Condor
Chief Executive Officer
Jeroen Cappaert
Senior Advisor / Co-Founder
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