Remote Sensing Engineer, Measurement Physics, Space Observation M/F (Measurement Physics)

Location: Toulouse, Occitanie, France

Company

hirify.global is an independent company of 300 employees specializing in satellite and drone remote sensing, Earth observation systems, cartography, geointelligence, space technologies, software development, signal processing, and geomatics.

What you will do

• Lead and execute Earth observation studies and projects focused on measurement physics for multispectral and hyperspectral sensors.
• Conduct scientific studies and prototype solutions involving radiative transfer, atmospheric correction, atmospheric parameter inversion, and in-flight radiometric calibration.
• Define methods and algorithms, design scientific processing chains, and use inverse and radiative transfer models.
• Prepare technical and scientific documentation, including reports, specifications, manuals, and publications.
• Present results in project meetings and scientific conferences while maintaining relationships with research laboratories, French and European partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead studies, monitor relevant technologies and publications, identify development opportunities, and contribute to tender responses.

Requirements

• PhD with a strong academic background and at least 3 years of experience in Earth observation measurement physics, including radiative transfer, atmospheric corrections, or atmospheric parameter inversion applied to multispectral and hyperspectral optics.
• Strong foundation in applied mathematics, statistics, and image processing.
• In-depth knowledge of remote sensing and space observation, particularly optical missions.
• Expertise in measurement physics, atmospheric physics, geophysical measurements, and their applications.
• Experience with statistical methods and uncertainty calculations for satellite data calibration and multi-mission or satellite/in-situ data comparison.
• Knowledge of radiative transfer models and experience retrieving geophysical parameters from spaceborne data.
• Ability to implement high-performance computing tools for studies and prototyping in an industrial environment.
• Proficiency in Python, Matlab, and IDL.
• Strong oral and written English communication skills, including the ability to write technical and scientific documents in English.

Nice to have

• Experience in a scientific laboratory involved in Earth observation for space missions.
• Experience publishing and presenting at scientific conferences.
• Interest in Earth sciences and environmental studies.
• Adaptability, curiosity, creativity, rigor, autonomy, teamwork, and strong interpersonal communication.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time CDI employment.
• Work within the Earth Observation unit on projects supporting European space and operational agencies, including CNES, ESA, and EUMETSAT.
• Collaboration with research laboratories, space agencies, European partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Equal-opportunity environment with a stated commitment to diversity and inclusion.