Lead Remote Sensing Scientist — Precision Agriculture

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybride; NZD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary package

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan with company/US

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sensing Specialist for a fully remote position in the agricultural technology field. You will analyze satellite and drone data to optimize crop management, health assessments, and yield prediction, collaborating with a global team of agronomists and data scientists.

The role requires 5+ years in remote sensing, advanced GIS/software skills, and strong Python or R programming for automation. A home office setup and reliable internet are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a geospatial field.
• 5+ years of experience processing and analyzing remote sensing data for agriculture.
• Proficiency with ENVI, ERDAS Imagine and GIS software.
• Strong Python or R programming for data analysis and automation.
• Experience with geospatial ML is desirable.
• Solid understanding of crops and farming practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for remote work.

Responsabilités

• Acquire, process, and analyze remote sensing data for agricultural applications.
• Develop vegetation indices, crop health, yield, and soil moisture mapping algorithms.
• Create geospatial reports and visualizations for clients and teams.
• Collaborate with agronomists to integrate remote sensing with ground-truth data.
• Manage large geospatial databases and automated workflows.
• Stay updated with remote sensing tech, software and methodologies.
• Provide training on remote sensing tools and applications.
• Identify new applications and opportunities for remote sensing in agriculture.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and integrity throughout analysis.

Connaissances

Python

R

GIS

Machine Learning

Data Analysis

Remote work

Formation

Master's or PhD in Remote Sensing/Geospatial Science

Outils

ENVI

ERDAS Imagine

ArcGIS

QGIS

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Sensing Specialist for a fully remote position in the agricultural technology field. You will analyze satellite and drone data to optimize crop management, health assessments, and yield prediction, collaborating with a global team of agronomists and data scientists.

The role requires 5+ years in remote sensing, advanced GIS/software skills, and strong Python or R programming for automation. A home office setup and reliable internet are essential.