EO Engineer

Summary

A great opportunity for a remote sensing or Earth Observation (EO) professional or researcher, with knowledge of satellite EO data systems and processing, preferably in the domain, to join the Telespazio UK team, whilst working client side for a UK Home Office Customer.

Objective

We are looking to second a member of our team into an important Home Office customer based in Portsmouth. We are looking to provide an Air and Space Operations Officer (CS grade EO/HEO) to support air and space tasking and operations. The candidate will work in a busy operations room providing support to a variety of government operations staff. This will include tasking air and space assets to support Police, Defence, fisheries protection, and Border Force operations or surveillance. The Air and Space Operations Officer will report to the Assistant Director for Air and Space.

Responsibilities/ Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to;

• Support the tasking and coordination of airborne and satellite-based collection activities, including the preparation and submission of collection requests to service providers.
• Manage stakeholder requests for intelligence, Earth Observation products and operational data, ensuring requirements are prioritised and fulfilled effectively.
• Analyse and interpret geospatial and EO datasets to generate actionable insights.
• Produce reports, maps, dashboards, briefing materials and other intelligence products to support operational decision-making.
• Present findings, collection outcomes and recommendations to government stakeholders and operational partners.
• Maintain accurate records of tasking activity, data holdings, flight logs, and operational outputs.
• Ensure information is managed and disseminated in accordance with security classification requirements, information assurance and data management requirements.
• Monitor collection performance, operational metrics and budgets, and support benefits realisation activities by identifying, tracking and reporting on the long-term operational value delivered through Air and Space capabilities.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, suppliers and operational partners to support the successful delivery of Air and Space services and capabilities.

Qualifications/Experience

• University degree / MSc (or equivalent) in Geography, Physics, Remote Sensing or a related discipline.
• Active SC Clearance, or agreeable to undergo clearance
• Confident and communicative individual
• Maritime, Air, or Space ISR Domain knowledge preferred
• MS Office proficient

Essential:

• Experience in Earth Observation and GIS (preferably in a maritime domain)
• Experienced in using QGIS and the ESRI Suite
• SC Clearance
• Experience in a customer facing role
• Ability to plan and prioritise activities
• Good organisational and communication skills
• Attention to detail

Desirable:

• Some knowledge or understanding of ESA and Copernicus programmes
• Some knowledge or understanding of EO data processing levels

Qualities:

• Comfortable in a (scientific) customer facing role
• Self-motivated and creative individual, actively seeking opportunities for the business
• Positive, “can-do” approach
• Willingness to adapt role to meet current needs
• Encouraging and supportive of team co-workers

What We Offer

- Work-life Balance: Flexible and hybrid working options

- Annual Leave: Generous allowance with buy/sell flexibility

- Pension: Award-winning scheme with up to 15% employer contribution

- Healthcare: Company-funded private healthcare via BUPA

- Development: Personal development and training opportunities

- Flexible Benefits: Customizable lifestyle, health, and wellbeing options

- Discounts: Everyday savings with retailers, restaurants, and leisure activities

- Support: Confidential Employee Assistance Programme

At Telespazio UK, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

In line with Asylum & Immigration legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK or EU (as applicable). Documented evidence of eligibility will be required during the recruitment process. Due to the nature of our work, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.