Imagery Analyst (GEOINT)

TL;DR

Imagery Analyst (GEOINT): Analyzing multi-source imagery for defence and security applications, translating intelligence experience into actionable insights with an accent on object detection, temporal analysis, and comprehensive assessments. Focus on developing and optimizing analytical tools using AI/ML and statistical methods, and integrating imagery findings with geospatial datasets.

Location: Hybrid/office in Germany or Belgium. Offices in Munich, Berlin and Brussels. Occasional travel for team meetings should be expected.

Company

hirify.global is a fast-scaling company building the future of space-based Earth observation with a thermal satellite constellation for climate resilience and security.

What you will do

• Analyse multi-source imagery (satellite, aerial, UAV) and open-source intelligence for defence and security applications.
• Detect, identify, and characterise objects, activities, and changes of interest to support operational and intelligence requirements.
• Perform temporal and spatial analyses, leveraging time-series data to assess threats, monitor areas of concern, and identify anomalies or emerging patterns.
• Integrate imagery findings with geospatial datasets (GIS layers, terrain models, proprietary datasets) to produce comprehensive assessments.
• Develop and optimise analytical tools using machine learning, AI, and statistical methods to enhance imagery exploitation workflows.
• Represent the organisation in discussions with MODs, government agencies, and defence partners.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Geospatial Science, Remote Sensing, Geography, Intelligence Studies, or related field (or equivalent military/industry experience).
• Solid and proven experience in imagery analysis for defence, intelligence, or security applications.
• Strong understanding of EO data, including VNIR, MWIR, LWIR, or SAR.
• Proficiency in geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine).
• Experience developing software for imagery analysis (preferred in Python).
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience with defence-focused tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) workflows.
• Holds or is eligible for security clearance.

Nice to have

• Background in military, defence, or intelligence agencies.
• Prior engagement with MODs or government entities on sensitive or critical sites.
• Thermal Imagery analysis.
• Experience with AI/ML-based solutions for imagery exploitation.

Culture & Benefits

• Be part of an ambitious mission to launch the world’s first commercial thermal infrared constellation.
• Flexible work setup with remote and hybrid options.
• Competitive compensation, including Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees.
• Join a team committed to diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence.

Hiring process

• Candidates must answer additional questions regarding sponsorship, desired base location, salary expectations, defence/intelligence/security imagery analysis experience, NATO security clearance, and citizenship.