Remote Precision Agriculture Architect: Drone & Data

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 2,470,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Performance-based bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office equipment allowance

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to manage drone-driven data collection, sensor integration and analytics for crop optimization. You will translate complex datasets into practical recommendations for farmers worldwide from a fully remote role.

The candidate should have a strong background in geospatial analysis, drone technology, and Python, with 5+ years in precision agriculture and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with precision agriculture tech (drones, sensors, data analysis).
• Proficiency with geospatial data processing (ArcGIS, QGIS, Metashape).
• Experience with drone flight control software & analytics platforms for agriculture.
• Strong understanding of crop physiology, soil science & agronomy.
• Excellent problem solving & ability to work remotely.
• Effective communication & presentation skills.
• Python for data analysis is a plus.
• Knowledge of UAV regulations & safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Develop drone-based data acquisition strategies including flight planning and sensor calibration.
• Analyze aerial imagery and sensor data to assess crop health and map field variability.
• Integrate data from drones, ground sensors and satellites into a unified precision agriculture platform.
• Provide tailored recommendations for variable rate application of inputs.
• Troubleshoot drone hardware, software and sensor performance.
• Create training materials and provide remote support to farmers and agronomists.
• Stay current with drone tech, sensors, software and regulations.
• Collaborate with R&D to test new tools and methodologies.
• Contribute to AI-driven insights and automated decision support systems.

Skills

Precision agriculture

Geospatial data analysis

Drone technology

Python programming

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering / Agronomy / Geomatics / Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Agisoft Metashape

Drone flight software

Data analytics platforms

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Precision Agriculture Specialist to manage drone-driven data collection, sensor integration and analytics for crop optimization. You will translate complex datasets into practical recommendations for farmers worldwide from a fully remote role.

The candidate should have a strong background in geospatial analysis, drone technology, and Python, with 5+ years in precision agriculture and a degree in a related field.