ARGANS has an established history of over 15 years of delivering Earth Observation derived products and services supporting European and International clients and stakeholders, in particular the European Space Agency (ESA). We are specialists in satellite-based Earth Observation, geographical information systems, and developers of remote-sensing applications and services used to observe, map and monitor the marine, atmospheric and terrestrial environments.

Our support to the EU/ESA Copernicus Sentinel program started in 2007, leading the consortium developing the Sentinel-3 OLCI/SLSTR prototype Level 2 processors, and designing the ESA Sentinel Online mission information portal. We have provided QA support for Envisat MERIS under IDEAS SPPA and provided services for both Sentinel-2 and Sentinel-3 Mission Performance Centres. In addition, our Calibration / Validation expertise was represented on MERIS QMAG and, subsequently, Sentinel-2 MAG where we advise on vicarious calibration and are the developers of DIMITRI, the sensor inter-calibration tool used.

Our R&D projects cover many thematic areas: marine litter detection, coastal change mapping, benthic habitat classification, coral bleaching detection, satellite derived bathymetry, land use / land cover mapping and ocean processes. We are currently involved in the EU/ESA Copernicus Philippines initiative, providing benthic mapping and bathymetry software and services, along with training, to the Philippine Space Agency and stakeholders and, with the UK Space Agency and British Geological Survey, mapping the UK coastal shoreline from space.

Job Vacancies

We are seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Earth Observation Data Analyst to join our dynamic team and expand our expertise and skillset to improve our coverage across these existing thematic areas and to open new avenues to explore and technologies to develop. You will play a vital role in utilising remote sensing data to support various projects and research initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a strong scientific or technical background, a passion for remote sensing and earth observation, and a desire to contribute to environmental research and technological innovation.

Recent re-organisation within the ACRI Group, based at Sophia-Antipolis in the South of France, has created a novel opportunity to join a successful, established company that still has the ethos and excitement of a start-up. We operate under Agile Lean management with an ISO9001 Quality Management System supporting continual improvement and personal empowerment. We are looking for a fast starter with a steady pace and a quick sprint seeking a journey, rather than a destination.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Analyse and interpret Earth Observation data, including remote sensing satellite imagery (ESA/EU Copernicus Sentinel, NASA/NOAA Landsat and MODIS, …), geospatial, biogeographical and climatological data, and more specialist data such as LiDAR, aerial photography and echo soundings.
• Assist in the design and development of Earth Observation data processing techniques and algorithms, by providing scientific analysis and creative problem solving.
• Collaborate with colleagues and senior staff to support ongoing projects, adopting a dynamic adaptive approach enabling flexible resource switching.
• Conduct self-directed research and data analysis to investigate and address environmental and geospatial challenges from various thematic domains, including marine and terrestrial ecosystems, coastal processes, agriculture, urban environments and climate change.
• Contribute to the software development of data processors, geospatial models and tools for data visualisation and analysis, mainly in Python.
• Maintain and improve knowledge and skills on the latest advancements in Earth Observation technology and methodologies.
• Provide technical and graphical content to prepare deliverable documentation, reports, and presentations, related to research findings and projects, and proposals in response to tenders.
• Collaborate within interdisciplinary, international and non-collocated teams and consortia to ensure project goals are met.

Qualifications and Experience:

• MSc degree in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge of remote sensing principles and experience working with Earth Observation data.
• Familiarity with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, PostGIS) and remote sensing tools (e.g., Google Earth Engine, ENVI, SNAP).
• Familiarity with coding and data query languages (Python, R, JavaScript, SQL etc.) and Linux shell scripts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including statistical and machine learning.
• Excellent communication and Agile teamwork abilities.
• Strong technical writing ability, including producing publication quality graphical content.
• A life-long learner eager to learn and adapt to new technologies and techniques.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy and scientific provenance.
• Previous research experience or internships in an EO/GIS role is a plus.