Remote Sensing Intern
Hydrosat, Luxembourg

Location: Luxembourg, Luxembourg

Duration: 6 months

Start Date: Immediate

Hydrosat is a space and data analytics company building a new Earth Observation constellation and software to unlock the power of thermal infrared imagery. Our mission is to capture and deliver high spatio-temporal resolution thermal infrared data, currently not available from other sources, to provide insights that benefit the environment, enhance food and water security, and serve other critical applications. Our data analytics team in Luxembourg combines best-in-class remote sensing, machine learning, and cutting-edge fusion approaches to thermal imagery to deliver innovative and scalable solutions to the agri-food industry.

We are looking for a bright, creative, and ambitious intern to work in a dynamic and collaborative start-up environment. Hydrosat is determined to change the way people use space imagery and revolutionize agriculture. Join us on this mission and help transform the world.

What You’ll Do

As a Remote Sensing Intern, you will support the development and refinement of algorithms to predict crop health and conditions in agricultural systems using remote sensing data and process-based models. Alongside Hydrosat’s technical team, you will help create innovative solutions for precision farming, gaining invaluable hands-on experience in the field of remote sensing and agricultural technology.

Responsibilities

• Process high-resolution satellite data to create time series of vegetation indices for crop yield predictions at fine scales.
• Analyze satellite and weather data, contributing to extracting key insights for precision agricultural applications.
• Evaluate crop yield prediction against in-field data.
• Support the analysis of data from field trials.
• Assist in developing and implementing data processing algorithms and workflows by collaborating with other data scientists and software developers.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Agricultural or Environmental Sciences and Engineering, Remote Sensing, or a related field.
• Previous experience in Python programming.
• Understanding of or interest in statistical analysis, particularly as it applies to environmental or agricultural data.
• Experience with Earth Observation and geospatial analysis is a plus.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory.

Benefits

• Remarkable chance to delve into the world of remote sensing and agricultural technology, providing a platform for professional growth and the development of specialized skills in an exciting, future-oriented field.
• Mentorship and professional development opportunities.
• Access to great facilities at the Luxembourg House of Startups.
• Attractive compensation.

Hydrosat provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by country or local laws.

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