SAR Image Processing Engineer

**About the company:** Synspective Koto-ku, Tokyo Synspective provides solutions for utilizing and integrating data from Synthetic Aperture Radar ("SAR") satellite constellations, big data, and machine learning. **Responsibilities:** Own and evolve the architecture of the SAR image processing pipeline Integrate and productionize SAR processing algorithms across acquisition modes and product types Investigate SAR image and processing issues, relating signal-level behavior (Doppler, geometry, focusing) to satellite and acquisition behavior Contribute to the end-to-end development of new SAR data products to expand our commercial offerings. Develop and automate tooling to analyze, troubleshoot, and verify products Collaborate with the design of a continuously growing ground system to include new operational modes Provide feedback on the system engineering of future satellites’ radar systems Requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Remote Sensing, Physics, or a related field You’ve owned a piece of a production system or processing pipeline end-to-end. Typically 3+ years in signal/image processing, radar, or a related software-heavy domain Solid grasp of SAR fundamentals: image formation, acquisition modes, and the SAR processing chain, or closely transferable coherent / aperture-synthesis imaging experience (radar, array processing, ultrasound, seismic) Solid foundation in digital signal or image processing Ability to write maintainable code in teams (not just scripting) in at least one language used for scientific/production work (e.g., Python, C++, Rust) Can work in office in Tokyo Nice to haves While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Experience with spaceborne or airborne SAR data specifically Experience in Python and Rust Familiarity with SAR calibration, geometric/radiometric accuracy, or image-quality assessment Experience in satellite or remote sensing industry Good verbal and written Japanese **Requirements:** Bachelor’s or Master’s in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications, Remote Sensing, Physics, or a related field You’ve owned a piece of a production system or processing pipeline end-to-end. Typically 3+ years in signal/image processing, radar, or a related software-heavy domain Solid grasp of SAR fundamentals: image formation, acquisition modes, and the SAR processing chain, or closely transferable coherent / aperture-synthesis imaging experience (radar, array processing, ultrasound, seismic) Solid foundation in digital signal or image processing Ability to write maintainable code in teams (not just scripting) in at least one language used for scientific/production work (e.g., Python, C++, Rust) Can work in office in Tokyo **Nice to have:** While not specifically required, tell us if you have any of the following. Experience with spaceborne or airborne SAR data specifically Experience in Python and Rust Familiarity with SAR calibration, geometric/radiometric accuracy, or image-quality assessment Experience in satellite or remote sensing industry Good verbal and written Japanese