Remote Precision Ag Technologist: Drone & Sensor

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Híbrido; ZAR 1 503 000 - 2 170 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Technologist to join a distributed team. You will specialize in drone operations, sensor data analytics, and GIS-driven crop management, delivering data-driven insights to farmers and agronomists from a fully remote setup.

You will plan flight campaigns, process aerial imagery, analyze NDVI and soil-moisture data, and generate actionable recommendations.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field related to agriculture, agronomy, or remote sensing.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in precision agriculture with drone operations and data analysis.
• Proficiency with drone platforms, sensors, photogrammetry software and GIS tools.

Responsabilidades

• Plan, execute, and analyze drone-based aerial surveys for crop monitoring and data collection.
• Process and interpret high-resolution imagery and data from multispectral, thermal, and LiDAR sensors.
• Integrate data from drones, ground sensors, and farm software for comprehensive analysis.
• Develop algorithms to identify crop health issues, nutrient deficiencies, and irrigation needs.
• Create detailed reports, maps, and visualizations for clients and stakeholders.
• Provide remote technical support and training on drone operations and precision agriculture tech.
• Stay updated on drone tech, sensors, and agricultural data analytics.
• Collaborate with engineering and software teams to improve analytics pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with aviation regulations and safety standards.

Conhecimentos

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Critical thinking

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture or related field

Ferramentas

Pix4D

Agisoft Metashape

ArcGIS

QGIS

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Technologist to join a distributed team. You will specialize in drone operations, sensor data analytics, and GIS-driven crop management, delivering data-driven insights to farmers and agronomists from a fully remote setup.

You will plan flight campaigns, process aerial imagery, analyze NDVI and soil-moisture data, and generate actionable recommendations.