Geospatial & Remote Sensing Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Job Title: Geospatial & Remote Sensing Data Engineer (m/f/d) – Satellite Analytics

Reference ID: IRIS-KHI-GEO-03

Location: Karachi Hub, Pakistan (DHA Phase 1 / Phase 2)

Contract Type: Full-time

Organization: IRIS – Institut für Resilienz, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit

Application Channel: (Subject: Application IRIS-KHI-GEO-03 – [Your Name])

About the Organization

The IRIS – Institut für Resilienz, Innovation und Nachhaltigkeit conducts research into sustainable land use, environmental resilience, and automated parcel due diligence. Our geospatial research unit develops automated analytical tools that leverage satellite imagery, open geodata, and topography models to assess real estate sites and environmental factors.

Role Overview

In this role, you will design and implement data pipelines to process multi-spectral satellite imagery, digital elevation models (DEM), and municipal cadastral layers to evaluate site topography, ground sealing, and solar potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Build automated ETL pipelines to ingest and process satellite data (Copernicus/Sentinel, Landsat) and aerial imagery.

• Process Digital Surface Models (DSM) and Digital Elevation Models (DEM) to calculate slope, terrain contouring, and building heights.

• Match spatial parcel boundaries (ALKIS/OpenStreetMap) with satellite feature extractions using spatial databases.

• Develop algorithmic scripts for rooftop solar potential calculation and environmental risk mapping (e.g., heat islands, flood zones).

• Maintain spatial databases and expose analysis results via structured REST APIs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Geoinformatics, Remote Sensing, Surveying, GIS, Computer Science, or equivalent.

• Strong programming skills in Python utilizing geospatial libraries: GeoPandas, Shapely, Rasterio, GDAL/OGR, or PyProj.

• Solid experience with QGIS and spatial relational databases (PostgreSQL/PostGIS).

• Familiarity with satellite data platforms (Google Earth Engine, Copernicus Open Access Hub, or Sentinel Hub) is an advantage.

• Good command of spoken and written English.

What We Offer & Career Pathways

• Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary structure reflecting technical specialization.

• Professional Equipment & Infrastructure: Modern workstation in DHA, Karachi, equipped with high-bandwidth connections and uninterrupted power supply.

• Career Growth: Long-term advancement to Senior GIS Architect / Data Lead in Karachi, with access to collaborative international research projects, European geodata publications, and conference opportunities.

• The International Research Track (§ 18d AufenthG): Candidates demonstrating outstanding analytical achievements over 3–6 months are eligible for our German research mobility track (§ 18d AufenthG), including dedicated relocation guidance and housing / accommodation support in Germany.

How to Apply: Send your CV by E-Mail: jobs@iris-institut.info