Job description
Research Associate (Remote Sense) – CABS Project
Client- DRDO
Experience: 2–5 years (Mid-level)
PhD or Master’s degree in Remote Sensing, Geoinformatics, Geospatial Science, Earth Observation, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, and GDAL.
Perform georeferencing, orthorectification, radiometric correction, and pan-sharpening of satellite and aerial images using tools like QGIS, ArcGIS, GDAL, Rasterio.
Experience in geometric corrections, image orthorectification, and coordinate reference system transformations.
Working knowledge of satellite imagery (e.g., Landsat, Sentinel, WorldView, PlanetScope) and aerial image acquisition concepts.
Familiarity with DEM handling, GCPs, and image warping techniques.
Ability to write and maintain processing scripts using Python or R, ideally using libraries like Rasterio, PyProj, Fiona, Shapely, or OpenCV for preprocessing.
Understanding of different data projections (e.g., UTM, WGS84) and resampling methods.
Understanding of change detection techniques, including pre/post image alignment.
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally with scientists, ML engineers, and domain experts.
Strong documentation and communication skills.
