Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer - SAR Intelligence, Abu Dhabi
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About the Role
ICEYE is seeking a Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer to bridge SAR physics and operational intelligence for defense customers in Abu Dhabi. The role involves training analysts, configuring ISR suites, developing Python geospatial workflows, and integrating SAR data into customer COP environments.
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Responsibilities
- 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
- 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/alerting for priority intelligence requirements (e.g., dark vessels, border anomalies, change detection)
- Serve as SAR/geospatial SME for defense and intelligence customers
- Deliver training on SAR fundamentals, interpretation, and platform capabilities
- Provide embedded, real time analytical support on watch floors/ops centers during missions
- Capture operational feedback and translate into actionable product/engineering requirements
- Document use cases, methods, and best practices for team reuse
- Surface opportunities for new capabilities aligned to mission needs
Requirements
- 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 & 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 at the highest level
- Must be based in country and native level speaker of the country you're deploying to
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Role Highlights
- Role: Forward Deployed Engineer SAR Intelligence
- Department: Forward Deployed Engineering
- Location: UAE (Abu Dhabi)
- Reports to: VP, Forward Deployed Engineering
- Working type: Hybrid (On site at customer locations approx. 50% of time)
- Must be eligible and able to attain relevant national and NATO security clearances at the highest level.
- Must be based in country and native level speaker of the country you're deploying to.
The Mission of the Forward Deployed Geospatial Engineer
- Bridge the gap between SAR physics and operational intelligence—ensuring defense and intelligence customers extract maximum tactical value from ICEYE’s satellite imagery.
- Embedded with intelligence analysts and military operators, you’ll operationalize ICEYE’s ISR Suite, configure automated detection workflows, and translate raw SAR data into actionable intelligence.
Day To Day Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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/alerting for priority intelligence requirements (e.g., dark vessels, border anomalies, change detection).
- Serve as SAR/geospatial SME for defense and intelligence customers.
- Deliver training on SAR fundamentals, interpretation, and platform capabilities.
- Provide embedded, real time analytical support on watch floors/ops centers during missions.
- Capture operational feedback and translate into actionable product/engineering requirements.
- Document use cases, methods, and best practices for team reuse.
- Surface opportunities for new capabilities aligned to mission needs.
Must Have Skills
- 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 & spoken) with ability to deliver effective training and technical presentations.
- Willingness to travel 30 50% to customer sites within the region.
Nice To Have Skills
- 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).
Who are we?
- ICEYE delivers space based intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities to governments and allied nations.
- ICEYE operates internationally with offices in Finland, Poland, Spain, Japan, the UAE, Greece, Germany, and the US.
- The company has more than 900 employees, inspired by the shared vision of improving life on Earth by becoming the global source of truth in Earth Observation.
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