Edge Data Processing and Software Engineer

VITO develops technology to facilitate the transition to a more sustainable society and economy. One of the key technologies applied in this context is Remote Sensing. The Remote Sensing Unit of VITO celebrated last year its 25th anniversary, but Remote Sensing has never been more fascinating than today. With the increasing number of satellites, drones, processing facilities and technologies like artificial intelligence, the opportunities with remote sensing are larger than ever. Meet the team: The Applied GeoAI and Embedded Solutions (AGES) team develops robust AI-driven solutions that power remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and security applications worldwide. The Edge Data Processing and Software Engineer will work on a variety of applications in the fields of environmental monitoring and security, utilizing the latest technologies to develop solutions that address the unique challenges and opportunities of each domain. We offer a challenging and dynamic work environment, with opportunities for personal and professional development. If you are passionate about AI and want to make a difference in the field of Earth Observation, please apply for this position. Your responsibilities: Develop and implement data science and machine learning algorithms for on-board processing of remote sensing data on satellites, drones and other resource constrained edge platforms. Contribute to end-to-end data processing pipelines, from sensor data acquisition and on-board processing to useful data products. Develop supporting software infrastructure, including data interfaces, automated testing, CI/CD, logging and deployment tooling. Collaborate with data science, software, hardware and remote sensing teams, and contribute to customer projects. Contribute to technical documentation in accordance with applicable space software standards. Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, Space Systems Engineering or a related field. Experience with data science, machine learning, image processing or scientific data processing through work, research or academic projects. Proven track record of building maintainable and testable software for embedded systems. Good knowledge and strong interest in keeping up-to-date with embedded compute architectures (GPU/TPU/SoC). Team player, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an eagerness to learn. Excellent command of English; Dutch is a plus. Preferred qualifications: Satellite, drone or airborne image processing. On-board or edge processing of sensor data. CI/CD, automated testing and container technologies. GIS and spatial data analysis. Offer A competitive salary with a range of benefits, including allowances, insurance and a modular package of holidays. Innovation is our asset, so it goes without saying that we give our employees the opportunity to take additional training courses and stay up-to-date in their field. You will always have the opportunity to broaden your knowledge and discover new technologies. You will have the opportunity to be part of an organization with an international reputation, known for its cutting-edge technological research and scientific consultancy. With us, you will contribute directly to sustainable developments at local, national and global level through your innovative applications. You provide answers to contemporary societal challenges. Moreover, we highly value a good work-life balance at VITO! This is achieved by adopting a flexible attitude depending on your specific needs.