Imagery Support Engineer

Imagery Support Engineer

Orbital Sidekick (OSK) is revolutionizing how the world understands and interacts with our planet. We are the leading hyperspectral satellite data and analytics company building the most advanced space-based infrastructure and proprietary "Spectral Intelligence" platform. Our constellation of Global Hyperspectral Observation Satellites (GHOSt) delivers unparalleled, persistent monitoring capabilities, capturing an unparalleled 500 bands of light to reveal the chemical fingerprints of targets on Earth. We provide actionable insights to critical sectors including Energy, Mining, Agriculture & Forestry, Environmental & Emergency Monitoring, and Defense & Security, helping our clients optimize sustainable operations, mitigate risk, and enhance situational awareness globally.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Imagery Support Engineer to join our growing team. This associate level position plays a vital role in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and timely delivery of our hyperspectral imagery products, with a strong emphasis on meticulous tracking and analysis to optimize our delivery processes. Youll work closely with our mission operations, product, and technical solutions teams to maintain high standards for data delivery and client experience. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about remote sensing, geospatial data, and customer success who wants to grow with an innovative space-tech company.

What You'll Do :

• Imagery Delivery & Performance Tracking :
• Proactively track and manage multiple imagery deliveries across Google Sheets and internal dashboards, ensuring all deadlines and service level agreements (SLAs) are met.
• Monitor and document multiple customer assets to ensure comprehensive coverage and identify the best imagery for client delivery.
• Analyze imagery for quality, carefully evaluating multiple images to determine the optimal selections for client fulfillment.
• Meticulously track and document reasons for non-delivery of images, providing accurate and detailed metrics on fulfillment rates and identifying areas for improvement.
• Support the packaging, formatting, and timely delivery of imagery to clients.
• Work with internal teams to ensure accurate and timely reporting on delivery metrics.
• Strong scripting and coding skillsparticularly in Pythonare essential for this role. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience automating data tracking, and imagery QA / QC processes. Coding proficiency is core to streamlining operations, troubleshooting delivery issues, and driving continuous process improvements.

Imagery Quality Assurance :

Process Improvement :

What You'll Bring :

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Why Join OSK?

Compensation includes a competitive equity package. Final pay will depend on candidate's skills, geographic location, qualifications, and experience as defined during the interview process.

Location : San Francisco, CA (Hybrid model with a strong emphasis on collaboration in the office).

ITAR Requirements : U.S. Government space technologies export / ITAR regulations apply here, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Orbital Sidekick is committed to building a community where everyone belongs and we invite people from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

$80,000 - $125,000 a year

Compensation details : 80000-125000 Yearly Salary

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