Senior Applied Scientist, Geospatial

Location: Remote from an approved location; access to export-controlled information requires U.S. person status, export authorization eligibility, or a reasonable likelihood of obtaining authorization

Salary: $123,000–$176,000 per year, plus equity and benefits

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates LEO satellite constellations that deliver mission-critical Earth intelligence and remote sensing data.

What you will do

• Formulate scientific hypotheses and novel applications for electro-optical and infrared geospatial imagery.
• Conduct feasibility studies, literature reviews, and trade studies for early-stage mission and data concepts.
• Analyze pixel-level geospatial and spectral datasets to extract insights and validate mission concepts.
• Develop prototype imagery and sample intelligence products demonstrating satellite system capabilities.
• Translate customer operational needs into technical requirements and derived data solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, business development, engineering, data engineering, satellite operations, and mission architecture teams.

Requirements

• B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in physics, remote sensing, Earth science, computer science, engineering, or a related technical or scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in geospatial research, analysis, and imagery data product development.
• Strong knowledge of geospatial imagery analysis, spectral science, optical systems, and physics-based remote sensing.
• Experience with infrared, multispectral, hyperspectral, or similar remote sensing methods.
• Programming proficiency in Python, MATLAB, Julia, or comparable tools for advanced image processing and geospatial analysis.
• Active security clearance or willingness to obtain one; eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled information is required.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting intelligence community or Department of War missions and GEOINT end-users.
• Familiarity with early-stage business development and customer discovery.
• Experience applying experimental AI/ML frameworks to remote sensing datasets.
• Familiarity with space systems development and satellite remote sensing.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with equity compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for new employees, 12 paid holidays, unlimited sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Commitment to diversity, equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations.