Geospatial Engineer (SAR)

Key Responsibilities

• Process and analyze SAR and InSAR datasets for geospatial and Earth-observation applications

• Develop, maintain, and optimize Python-based workflows for SAR data processing and automation

• Perform SAR preprocessing tasks including calibration, georeferencing, co-registration, and terrain correction

• Conduct InSAR time-series analysis for ground deformation and surface-movement monitoring

• Apply polarimetric SAR techniques such polarimetric decompositions, scattering matrix to extract physical information

• Integrate SAR processing pipelines into cloud-based environments (Azure)

• Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to deliver scalable and robust solutions

• Document processing methodologies, assumptions, and technical workflows clearly

Essential Skills & Experience

• Minimum requirement of a Master's degree in Geospatial Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Earth Observation, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline

• Proven hands-on experience working with SAR data

• Strong theoretical and practical experience in InSAR techniques, including time-series analysis

• Experience with polarimetric SAR analysis (single, dual, or quad polarization)

• Demonstrated experience using GAMMA SAR software

• Experience or strong familiarity with Python for data processing, automation, and workflow development

• Solid understanding of SAR preprocessing workflows, including:

• Georeferencing and co-registration

• Radiometric calibration and correction

• Speckle filtering

• Terrain correction and geocoding

• Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure

• Additional Desirable Attributes

• Experience with additional SAR software such as GMTSAR, or similar toolchains

• Familiarity with SAR missions and datasets including Sentinel-1, TerraSAR-X, Capella, ICEYE, or other commercial SAR platforms

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company events

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Enhanced maternity leave

• Private medical insurance

• Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:Newcastle upon Tyne NE1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience: InSAR: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person