IMEO Remote Sensing Data Engineer
Quick answer
The United Nations Environment Programme is hiring a Remote Sensing Data Engineer (Remote) to integrate new satellite data sources into MARS, maintain data ingestion pipelines, and improve source persistency estimates. The role is junior-level, requires a first-level degree in Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field, and offers a 12-month contract.
- Role
- IMEO Remote Sensing Data Engineer
- Organization
- United Nations Environment Programme
- Location
- Remote
- Work setup
- Remote
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Remote Sensing Data Engineer consultant will provide a reliable flow of satellite detections into MARS from both existing and newly integrated data sources; a healthy, monitored ingestion pipeline as data volume and automation grow; an owned and improved estimation of source persistency and total annual emissions for methane point sources; and automated public data products published on IMEO’s Data Platform.
What you'll do
- Integrate new satellite data sources into MARS
- Maintain the MARS data ingestion pipeline
- Own and improve the source persistency pipeline
- Maintain and automate public data pipelines
- Extend data quality monitoring checks to new data sources
- Resolve ingestion issues in production
What it takes
- First-level Degree (e.g. Bachelors) in Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics or a related field
- High proficiency in Python and its scientific and geospatial stack
- Experience with PostgreSQL and cloud platforms – preferably Azure
- Scientific expertise in remote sensing
- Experience building or maintaining operational data pipelines and data quality monitoring systems
- A genuine interest in environmental and climate-related challenges
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is remote.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include a first-level degree in Remote Sensing, Computer Science, Data Science, Physics or a related field, high proficiency in Python, and experience with PostgreSQL and cloud platforms.
How do I apply?
You can apply by visiting the link: https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/UN_CUSTOMIZATIONS.UN_JOB_DETAIL.GBL?Action=A&UNAction=Apply&JobOpeningId=285646&languageCd=ENG
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations Environment Programme's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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