Satellite Imagery Analyst – Defence – Permanent – Munich or Berlin Germany / Brussels, Belgium / Remote

Satellite Imagery Analyst – Defence – Permanent – Munich or Berlin Germany / Brussels, Belgium / Remote

Dan Dorrington

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EU EU Permanent

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September 30, 2025

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Job Title: Imagery Analyst

Location: Candidate can be based in either Germany – Munich or Berlin / Belgium, Brussels / Remote

Job Type: Permanent

Salary /Day Rate: €70,000 – €80,000

Working setup: Hybrid / onsite as needed

Language: English

Industry Sector: Earth Observation, Satellite Imagery, Data Analytics

Candidates must hold rights to work in the EU & Ideally hold or be able to obtain NATO Security Clearance

Introduction :

Join a fast-growing space-tech company on a mission to tackle one of the planet’s most urgent challenges: climate resilience and global security. Our clients cutting-edge thermal satellite constellation delivers precision land surface temperature data to empower strategic decisions across defence, infrastructure, agriculture, and climate intelligence.

With hubs across Europe and North America, our multidisciplinary team of engineers, analysts, and strategists is shaping the future of space-based Earth observation.

We’re looking for a seasoned Satellite Imagery Analyst with deep GEOINT expertise to support defence and security operations. You’ll transform complex datasets—including thermal, optical, SAR, and time-series imagery—into actionable intelligence for government and defence stakeholders.

This role blends traditional defence intelligence with advanced analytics, AI/ML development, and geospatial storytelling. You’ll be a key interface between our tech and mission-critical decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse multi-source imagery (satellite, aerial, UAV) and OSINT for defence/security missions
• Detect, identify, and track objects, activities, and changes of interest
• Perform spatial-temporal analysis to assess threats and uncover emerging patterns
• Fuse imagery with GIS layers, terrain models, and proprietary datasets for holistic assessments
• Build and refine AI/ML tools to enhance imagery exploitation workflows
• Deliver clear, concise reports, visualisations, and map-based products for defence stakeholders
• Collaborate with mission planners, intelligence officers, and technical teams
• Represent the company in engagements with MODs, government agencies, and defence partners
• Stay sharp on emerging sensors, platforms, and geospatial tec

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Masters in Remote Sensing, Geospatial Science, Intelligence Studies, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years in defence/security imagery analysis
• Strong grasp of EO data (VNIR, MWIR, LWIR, SAR)
• Skilled in ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine
• Python proficiency for imagery workflows
• Clear communicator with non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with TCPED workflows and defence-grade data formats (NGA, STANAGs)
• Familiarity with non-civil datasets and classified environments
• Eligible for security clearance

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Military or intelligence agency background
• Experience with MODs or sensitive site analysis
• Thermal imagery expertise
• AI/ML-based exploitation tools
• Previous work in defence-focused tech companies