SynMax
SAR Engineer
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Utilizing AI and satellite imagery, SynMax’s tools, Hyperion, Theia, and Leviaton, provide unrivaled insights.
The Role
Based in Houston, Texas, with offices in London and New York, SynMax is a pioneering data intelligence company specializing in maritime and energy intelligence. By integrating advanced satellite imagery and AI, SynMax delivers unparalleled insights into maritime operations, oil and gas development, coal inventory, and LNG flows, enabling businesses and organizations to make data-driven decisions with precision and confidence.
Job Description
We are seeking a mid-level SAR Engineer to develop and apply advanced algorithms for the analysis of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) imagery. In this role, you'll be instrumental in processing, exploiting, and interpreting SAR data to extract meaningful information. You will leverage your expertise in SAR phenomenology and your strong programming skills, particularly in Python, to build and enhance our analytical capabilities. You'll work collaboratively with a team of talented engineers and data scientists to push the boundaries of what's possible with remote sensing technology.
Responsibilities
- Process and analyze complex SAR imagery from space-based platforms.
- Design, develop, and implement novel algorithms for SAR data exploitation, including object detection, change detection, feature extraction.
- Utilize Python and its scientific computing libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas) for data manipulation, algorithm prototyping, and tool development.
- Validate algorithm performance against ground truth data and established benchmarks.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate SAR processing capabilities into larger analytical systems and workflows.
Qualifications
- Education
- Experience
- Technical Skills
- Soft Skills
BS in EE, Remote Sensing, Physics, CS, or a related technical field.
5+ years in SAR data processing and analysis.
- Demonstrated proficiency in Python for scientific programming and data analysis.
- A strong theoretical understanding of SAR fundamentals, including image formation principles, scattering physics, and radar polarimetry.
- Experience handling common SAR data formats (e.g., GeoTIFF).
The ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
A dynamic and collaborative work environment where innovation is encouraged.
Access to the latest tools and technologies.
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The Company
What We Do
SynMax is an innovative data analytics company dedicated to providing actionable intelligence to its customers and bringing transparency to traditionally opaque industries. Achieved by combining the objective proof afforded by satellite imagery with the scalability of machine learning and artificial intelligence, Synmax is set apart from its competitors by providing the ground truth behind the data. Why guess when you can know.
