At SATLANTIS France, we develop cutting-edge Earth Observation technologies, specializing in high-resolution optical payloads for small satellites across civil and defense markets.

As a Senior Space Image Processing Engineer, you will play a central role in shaping how satellite data is transformed into actionable insights, leading advanced developments in image processing, polarimetry, and AI-driven applications.

What's in it for you

• Strategic impact on technology roadmap: You will work directly with executive leadership to define and drive the evolution of image processing capabilities.
• End-to-end ownership of R&D projects: You will lead European and institutional programs, ensuring excellence from concept to delivery.
• Leadership and team growth: You will mentor junior engineers and become a key technical reference.
• High autonomy and decision-making power: You will define algorithms, methodologies and system approaches.
• Cutting-edge technical challenges: You will work on inversion models, embedded AI and real-time classification.
• International and expert environment: You will collaborate with highly skilled multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong growth context: You will join a company scaling its impact across Europe.
• Exceptional quality of life: Based in Bidart, you will combine deeptech work with an outstanding living environment.

Your mission

Your mission will be to lead the development of advanced image processing and polarimetric solutions, transforming satellite data into high-value insights aligned with both scientific and operational needs.

By combining technical depth with strategic vision, you will ensure innovation directly supports the company's long-term positioning.

You will:

• You will lead the development of advanced image processing, AI and polarimetric algorithms.
• You will mentor and structure the engineering team, elevating technical excellence.
• You will define and drive the technological roadmap with executive leadership.

What will set you up for success

• Expertise in satellite image processing and remote sensing: This will allow you to lead complex developments with confidence.
• Experience leading technical teams: You will amplify team performance and maturity through mentoring.
• Hands-on experience with advanced algorithms: You will translate theory into impactful solutions.
• Knowledge of multispectral data and inversion models: You will extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.
• System-level and strategic thinking: You will align engineering decisions with business impact.
• Experience in complex environments: You will navigate constraints across projects and partners.
• Strong communication in English and French: You will collaborate effectively with international stakeholders.

What will make you stand out

• Experience with embedded AI and onboard processing.
• Background in deep learning applied to EO data.
• Experience in ESA or EU-funded programs.
• Participation in proposals and consortium building.

Ready to shape the future of satellite data?

If you are driven by technical excellence, leadership, and the ambition to turn complex data into real-world impact, this is your opportunity to make a difference.