Earth Observation Specialist

Tiny Telescope; Netherlands; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Impactful startup culture

Competitive salary

Location: The Netherlands

Job summary

Tiny Telescope in the Netherlands is seeking an ambitious Earth Observation Specialist to shape the future of space-based observation. You will develop processing chains from Level 0 to Level 2 and implement AI-driven methods to reduce cloud-covered data before transmission.

Join a multidisciplinary startup/scaleup that values innovative thinking, cross-domain collaboration, and impact. Flexible employment from part-time to full-time with significant responsibility in a fast-growing aerospace

Qualifications

• Background in Earth observation or remote sensing.
• Experience with image processing and geospatial data analysis.
• Familiarity with AI/ML techniques.
• Ability to bridge hardware, software and applications.
• Startup/scaleup experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop Earth observation processing chains from Level 0 to Level 1 and Level 2 products.
• Design and implement image processing, AI, and machine learning algorithms for onboard and ground-based systems.
• Develop methods to identify and filter unwanted imagery, such as clouds.
• Optimize processing performance within the limited power and computing resources available on satellites.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers to develop next-generation Earth observation capabilities.
• Support the development of innovative applications and products based on Earth observation data.

Skills

Earth Observation

Remote Sensing

Aerospace Engineering

Computer Science

Algorithm Development

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in a relevant field

Job description

Tiny Telescope is looking for an ambitious Earth Observation Specialist to help shape the future of space-based Earth observation.

Our payloads, mounted on satellites deliver high-resolution Earth observation data (~5 meters) with daily revisit capabilities. A key challenge is transforming raw sensor data into valuable information products while operating within the strict power, computing, and communication constraints of space systems. AI-driven processing will help identify valuable observations and reject unusable data, such as cloud-covered imagery, minimizing the amount of data that needs to be transmitted to Earth.

You understand the complete Earth observation value chain: from satellite hardware and sensors to image processing, AI algorithms, and the applications that depend on the resulting data products. You enjoy working across disciplines and translating mission goals into practical technical solutions.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop Earth observation processing chains from Level 0 to Level 1 and Level 2 products.
• Design and implement image processing, AI, and machine learning algorithms for onboard and ground-based systems.
• Develop methods to identify and filter unwanted imagery, such as clouds and
• Optimize processing performance within the limited power and computing resources available on satellites.
• Work closely with hardware, software, and systems engineers to develop next-generation Earth observation capabilities.
• Support the development of innovative applications and products based on Earth observation data.

Your Profile

• Background in Earth observation, remote sensing, aerospace engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Understanding of satellite imaging systems and remote sensing workflows.
• Experience with image processing, geospatial data analysis, and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with AI and machine learning techniques.
• Ability to bridge hardware, software, and application domains.
• Innovative, analytical, and comfortable working in a startup/scaleup environment.

What We Offer

• A unique opportunity to develop cutting-edge Earth observation technology.
• A multidisciplinary role involving space systems, AI, and remote sensing.
• Significant responsibility and impact within a fast-growing aerospace company.
• An enthusiastic startup/scaleup culture with motivated colleagues.
• Flexible employment from part-time to full-time.
• Location: The Netherlands.

Interested?

If you are passionate about Earth observation and space technology, we would love to hear from you.