Data Science Manager (Earth Observation)

Location: Hybrid in Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Company

Hydrosat is a space and data analytics startup developing Earth Observation satellite capabilities and software based on thermal infrared imagery for environmental, agricultural, and water-security applications.

What you will do

• Lead scientists developing models for crop water stress, evapotranspiration, and land-surface processes.
• Drive innovation in biophysical modeling and produce robust, reproducible scientific outputs.
• Design and validate algorithms for thermal data analysis and vegetation stress monitoring.
• Collaborate with machine learning, engineering, and product teams to integrate scientific models into production systems.
• Review scientific methodologies, architectures, and design decisions while defining objectives and tracking progress.
• Mentor team members and support scientific hiring, onboarding, research proposals, publications, and conference presentations.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental science, agronomy, physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in Earth Observation, remote sensing, or environmental modeling.
• At least 2 years of technical leadership experience managing scientific or engineering teams.
• Hands-on experience processing geospatial and Earth Observation data with GDAL, Rasterio, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of land-surface modeling, soil–plant–atmosphere interactions, and vegetation indices.
• Strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, plus experience working with software and data engineering teams.

Nice to have

• PhD in environmental science, agronomy, physics, or a related field.
• Experience with cloud-based environments.
• Peer-reviewed publications or applied research experience.
• Familiarity with thermal infrared data.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-moving, mission-driven startup environment with meaningful ownership.
• Hybrid work model with flexibility.
• EU visa sponsorship available when required.
• Relocation support for Luxembourg, including a relocation bonus.
• Competitive compensation, stock options, meal vouchers, and Luxembourg tax advantages for relocators.