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Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Poland Verified today

ICEYE · Warsaw, Poland · Payload · first seen 2026-07-16
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The Role

Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer, SAR Intelligence. Reports to VP, Forward Deployed Engineering. Based in Poland (must be in-country). Hybrid: approximately 50% onsite at customer locations.

Your Mission

Bridge the gap between SAR physics and operational intelligence. Embedded with intelligence analysts and military operators, you will operationalize ICEYE's ISR Suite, configure automated detection workflows, and translate raw SAR data into actionable intelligence for immediate situational awareness across maritime and land domains.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

SAR Data Operationalization

  • Train and support intelligence analysts using SAR imagery for tactical missions (maritime, ground, infrastructure)
  • Configure and optimize ICEYE ISR Suite for customer use cases and mission-relevant outputs
  • QA/validate SAR imagery products to meet operational requirements

Custom Geospatial Workflows

  • Develop Python geospatial automation (GDAL, Rasterio, NumPy) tailored to customer needs
  • Integrate ICEYE SAR data into customer COP environments (ArcGIS, QGIS, proprietary platforms)
  • Implement automated detection and alerting for priority intelligence requirements (e.g., dark vessels, border anomalies, change detection)

Customer Engagement and Training

  • Serve as SAR/geospatial subject matter expert for defense and intelligence customers
  • Deliver training on SAR fundamentals, interpretation, and platform capabilities
  • Provide embedded, real-time analytical support on watch floors and operations centers during missions

Product Feedback and Innovation

  • Capture operational feedback and translate into actionable product and engineering requirements
  • Document use cases, methods, and best practices for team reuse
  • Surface opportunities for new capabilities aligned to mission needs

Required Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) or equivalent experience in Remote Sensing, Geophysics, GIS, Geography, or related technical field
  • Understanding of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) physics, including polarimetry, interferometry, and imaging modes
  • Strong programming skills in Python for geospatial and earth observation data processing (GDAL, Rasterio, NumPy, GeoPandas)
  • Hands-on experience analyzing and interpreting satellite imagery for intelligence or operational applications
  • Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable insights for non-technical stakeholders
  • Excellent communication skills in English (written and spoken) with ability to deliver effective training and technical presentations
  • Willingness to travel 30-50% to customer sites within the region
  • Must be eligible and able to attain relevant national and NATO security clearances
  • C2/near-native proficiency in Polish

Nice to Have

  • Experience working in defense, intelligence, or government operational environments
  • Familiarity with maritime domain awareness (AIS data, vessel detection, port monitoring)
  • Experience with change detection, object detection, or automated feature extraction from satellite imagery
  • Knowledge of geospatial data standards and formats (GeoTIFF, COG, GeoJSON, KML)
  • Understanding of military intelligence collection requirements and processes (PIR, CCIRs)

Application Process

  • Talent Acquisition Interview
  • Take home task
  • Hiring Manager Interview
  • Hiring Team Interview
  • Offer Decision