face2face reference: 680021
Locations: Canberra or any other locations to confirm (Hybrid)
Contract Duration: 6 months + extension to confirm

Why Join?

Contribute to cutting-edge Earth Observation research supporting Antarctic science and environmental monitoring
Work with advanced satellite imagery, remote sensing and geospatial technologies
Develop scalable cloud-based data processing solutions using Python and AWS
Solve complex environmental challenges through innovative data science
Collaborate with skilled scientists, engineers and technical specialists
Enjoy flexible working arrangements and potential contract extensions

About the Role

Develop scalable Earth Observation data pipelines and cloud-based geospatial analytics solutions to transform satellite data into analysis-ready products, supporting scientific research and environmental monitoring across Antarctica.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and enhance scalable Earth Observation data processing workflows
Build and maintain cloud-based geospatial analytics solutions
Design and implement robust Python-based data science applications
Process optical and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellite datasets
Integrate geospatial systems, analytical tools and automated pipelines
Produce high-quality, maintainable and well-documented code

Skills & Experience

Strong software development skills, particularly using Python
Experience with Earth Observation, remote sensing or geospatial datasets
Knowledge of image processing, classification and machine learning workflows
Experience with optical imagery and/or Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) data
Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, and DevOps practices
Proficiency with Pandas, NumPy, Xarray and geospatial data analysis tools

Australian Citizenship & ability to obtain baseline security clearance is a mandatory requirement for this position.

If you have any questions or would like more details, don’t hesitate to reach out to Maddy Farrell at [email protected].