Remote Sensing Specialist - Smart Farming Analytics

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 107,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

International collaboration

Advanced training

Performance bonuses

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Sensing Specialist to join a fully remote team focused on agricultural technology. You will acquire, process, and analyze multi-spectral and thermal data to support crop health, environmental monitoring, and sustainable land management for agricultural clients.

Ideal candidates have a strong GIS background, experience with ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, SNAP, and programming in Python or R, plus familiarity with Google Earth Engine.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Remote Sensing, Geomatics, GIS, Environmental Science, Agricultural Science, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of professional remote sensing data analysis with agricultural applications.
• Proficiency in remote sensing software packages (ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, SNAP) and GIS software (ArcGIS, QGIS).
• Strong programming skills in Python or R for image processing and data analysis.
• Experience with cloud-based geospatial platforms (Google Earth Engine, Planetary Computer) is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of electromagnetic spectrum, image geometry, radiometric calibration, and atmospheric correction.
• Knowledge of agricultural practices, crop types, and factors affecting crop growth.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and strong written/verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects in a remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Acquire, process, and analyze multi-spectral, hyper-spectral, and thermal remote sensing data from various platforms.
• Develop and apply algorithms for feature extraction, change detection, and classification of agricultural landscapes.
• Create vegetation indices, crop health assessments, and biomass estimations using remote sensing data.
• Generate land cover maps, soil moisture assessments, and water stress analyses for agricultural applications.
• Integrate remote sensing data with other geospatial datasets for comprehensive analysis.
• Develop and maintain processing workflows and pipelines for large-scale remote sensing data analysis.
• Collaborate with agricultural scientists and stakeholders to define project requirements and deliver actionable insights.
• Prepare technical reports, presentations, and visualizations to communicate findings effectively.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in remote sensing technologies, algorithms, and software.
• Contribute to the development of new remote sensing-based products and services for the agricultural sector.

Skills

Remote Sensing

GIS

Python/R

Cloud platforms

Satellite imagery

Education

Master's or PhD in Remote Sensing/Geospatial/GIS

Tools

ERDAS Imagine

ENVI

SNAP

ArcGIS

QGIS

Google Earth Engine

Microsoft Planetary Computer

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Remote Sensing Specialist to join a fully remote team focused on agricultural technology. You will acquire, process, and analyze multi-spectral and thermal data to support crop health, environmental monitoring, and sustainable land management for agricultural clients.

Ideal candidates have a strong GIS background, experience with ERDAS Imagine, ENVI, SNAP, and programming in Python or R, plus familiarity with Google Earth Engine.