Earth Observation Scientist

Serco; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading Space Services Provider in Italy is seeking an Earth Observation Scientist to contribute to exciting space programmes. You will provide technical support, define best practices, and manage data operations. Applicants should have over 3 years of experience in the Space Sector, strong communication skills, and a proactive approach. The position offers competitive salary and potential hybrid work arrangements.

Servizi

Competitive Salary

Great career opportunities

Corporate Benefits Package

International environment

Possible hybrid work

Competenze

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Space Sector (downstream domain).
• Excellent writing skills in English.
• Pro-active approach to problem identification and resolution.

Mansioni

• Technical support in liaison with external bodies.
• Definition of best practices and standards.
• Integration support across different projects.
• Technical assessment of improvement opportunities.

Conoscenze

Remote Sensing

Big Data architectures

Exploitation/analysis Platforms

Artificial Intelligence

Technical requirements specification

EO market knowledge

3+ years of experience in the Space Sector

Descrizione del lavoro

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Job Introduction

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.

We’re looking for an Earth Observation Scientist, to reinforce the team in our Italy office!

The Difference You Will Make

You will contribute directly to some of Europe’s most exciting space programmes, from Earth observation and climate monitoring to satellite navigation and space safety. Your work will play a vital role in ensuring mission success, enabling better decision-making on Earth and driving innovation in orbit. Whether you’re helping managing spacecraft operations, analysing mission data, or supporting software and systems development, your expertise will help move Europe’s space ambitions forward.

Why Join Serco?

• Work in an international and diverse team environment, surrounded by top‑tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts.
• Access continuous professional development and training opportunities tailored to the space sector.
• Be part of a company that values work‑life balance, mutual respect, and a commitment to excellence.
• Gain exposure to cutting‑edge technologies, innovative projects, and mission‑critical systems in collaboration with major space agencies.

We look forward to meeting you!

Key Responsibilities

• Technical support in liaison with external bodies (e.g., CEOS, OGC)
• Definition of best practices and standards to be applied across projects
• Integration support across different projects into the larger EO ecosystem
• Technical assessment of improvement opportunities across projects
• Support to configuration baseline and change management
• Validation and Verification of Software Systems
• Provision of technical input for contributions to conferences, workshops and communications

Skills

• Remote Sensing
• Big Data architectures, possibly in EO context
• Exploitation/analysis Platforms in EO context
• Artificial Intelligence, possibly in context of EO data processing
• Technical requirements specification for Software Systems
• EO market, market intelligence and business models
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the Space Sector (downstream domain)

Other Skills, Knowledge And Experience

• Ability to work autonomously under constraints, in direct contact with ESA
• Pro‑active approach to problem identification and resolution
• Able to manage several tasks in parallel and to prioritise
• Excellent writing skills in English
• Good team working skills

Package Description

• Competitive Salary
• Great career opportunities
• Corporate Benefits Package
• International environment
• Possible hybrid work

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting