Earth Observation Solutions Analyst

Open Cosmos Ltd; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Cosmos Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an Earth Observation Solutions Analyst to turn satellite data into practical insights. You will blend EO expertise with GIS and geospatial analysis, applying data science techniques to real-world challenges for agriculture, wildfire monitoring, floods and maritime intelligence.

In this hands-on role you’ll work with Data, Engineering, Business Development and Partnerships teams, testing use cases, building rapid proofs of concept and supporting

Qualifications

• Experience with Earth Observation and GIS and geospatial analysis.
• Ability to apply data science methods to EO datasets.
• Comfort turning complex satellite data into practical insights.

Responsibilities

• Develop real-world Earth Observation use cases using OpenConstellation data across agriculture, wildfire monitoring, flood analysis and vessel detection.
• Build rapid proofs-of-concept to address customer and industry challenges.
• Assess feasibility of new EO applications by mapping sensor capabilities to market needs.
• Analyse EO analytics and sensor capabilities to find valuable use cases for satellite data.
• Create and maintain vertical-specific data collections and support smart tasking approaches for future constellations.

Skills

Earth Observation

GIS

Geospatial analysis

Data science

Tools

OpenConstellation data

Job description

Aim high, go beyond!

At Open Cosmos we are solving the world’s biggest challenges from space, providing businesses, governments and researchers access to more readily available information than ever before - ready for the challenge? Then read on…

Working in our Data Division

Our Data Division transforms satellite data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact. Bringing together our Delivery, Image Processing, Data Platform, and Commercial teams, we develop and deliver high-quality data products, power DataCosmos — our geospatial platform — and ensure our solutions are accessible, valuable, and easy to use. By combining space technology, data science, and customer insight, the team helps organisations turn complex data into action and create positive change on Earth.

We are now looking for a Earth Observation Solutions Analyst to help turn satellite data into solutions that make a real-world difference.

Working within our Data Partnerships & Solutions team, you’ll explore how Open Cosmos imagery can be applied to challenges across areas such as agriculture, wildfire monitoring, flooding and maritime intelligence. You’ll combine your knowledge of Earth Observation, GIS and geospatial analysis with a commercial mindset, rapidly developing and testing use cases that demonstrate what our data can do.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys getting into the data, experimenting with ideas and turning technical capability into practical solutions. You’ll work closely with our Data, Engineering, Business Development and Partnerships teams, as well as customers and partners across the growing EO ecosystem.

What you’ll be doing

• Develop real‑world Earth Observation use cases using OpenConstellation data, including applications across precision agriculture, wildfire monitoring, flood analysis and vessel detection.

• Build rapid proofs‑of‑concept that demonstrate how Open Cosmos data can address specific customer and industry challenges.

• Assess the technical and commercial feasibility of new EO applications, matching sensor capabilities and data products to market needs.

• Analyse EO applications and potential sensor capabilities to understand where new or existing satellite data can unlock valuable use cases.

• Create and maintain vertical‑specific data collections and support the development of smart tasking approaches for future satellite constellations.

• Help onboard new data partners and demonstrate DataCosmos, including satellite tasking capabilities and partner use cases.

• Identify and map EO analytics companies, insight providers and data resellers to support the growth of our partnerships ecosystem.

• Develop data product materials including specifications, handbooks, case studies, website content, webinars and solution demonstrations.

• Support our commercial teams during presales, helping assess feasibility and shape analytics solutions built using OpenConstellation imagery.

• Keep up to date with developments across the EO and GIS industries, identifying emerging applications, technologies and potential partnership opportunities.

For this role you can be based in any of our locations.

Why Open Cosmos?

• Work at the cutting edge of space technology with customers around the globe

• A mission‑driven company making space accessible to help solve real‑world challenges

• A diverse, ambitious, and supportive team

Equal opportunity employer

At Open Cosmos, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace built on respect, dignity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively challenge bias to ensure every candidate and employee feels truly welcome. We celebrate diversity in all its forms and are committed to maintaining an inclusive environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.