Hydrosat is a space and data analytics company building a new Earth Observation constellation and software to unlock the power of thermal infrared imagery. Our mission is to capture and deliver high spatio-temporal resolution thermal infrared data, currently not available from other sources, to provide insights that benefit the environment, enhance food and water security, and serve other critical applications. Our downstream applications team in Luxembourg combines best-in-class remote sensing, machine learning, and cutting-edge fusion approaches to thermal imagery to deliver innovative and scalable solutions to the agri-food industry.

We are looking for bright, creative, and ambitious people who can work in a dynamic and collaborative start-up environment. Hydrosat is determined to change the way people use space imagery and revolutionize agriculture. Join us on this mission and help transform the world.

As Science Manager – Biophysical Modeling, you will lead a team of scientists focused on modeling crop development, evapotranspiration, and plant-water interactions using thermal infrared and multispectral satellite data. You’ll drive innovation in surface energy balance modeling, vegetation stress indices, and data fusion methods. Your leadership will ensure that Hydrosat’s scientific outputs are robust, scalable, and aligned with business and mission objectives

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Please note: this role is based in Luxembourg and requires relocation. We are open to candidates from other locations and can sponsor a work permit where neede

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Responsibilit

• iesLead a team of scientists developing models for crop water stress, evapotranspiration, and other land-surface process
• es.Drive scientific innovation in biophysical modeling, ensuring high-quality, reproducible outpu
• ts.Design and validate algorithms for thermal data analysis and vegetation stress monitori
• ng.Collaborate with ML, engineering, and product teams to integrate scientific models into production syste
• ms.Review and approve scientific methodologies, architecture, and design decisio
• ns.Define team objectives and track progress toward key resul
• ts.Mentor and coach team members to develop technical and leadership skil
• ls.Contribute to research proposals, publications, and conference presentatio
• ns.Support the hiring and onboarding of new scientific tale

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Job requirem

• entsMaster’s in environmental science, agronomy, physics, or related fi
• eld.10+ years of experience in Earth Observation, remote sensing, or environmental model
• ing.2+ years in a technical leadership role, managing scientific or engineering te
• ams.Hands-on experience with geospatial and EO data processing (GDAL, Rasterio, et
• c.).Solid understanding of land surface modeling, soil–plant–atmosphere interactions, and vegetation indi
• ces.Strong programming skills in Python or similar langua
• ges.Experience collaborating with software and data engineering te
• ams.Excellent communication and organizational ski
• lls.Proficiency in English (written and spok

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Nice to

• havePhD in environmental science, agronomy, physics, or related f
• ield.Experience with cloud-based environm
• ents.Proven track record of peer-reviewed publications or applied rese
• arch.Familiarity with thermal infrared

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• nefitsCompetitive compensation p
• ackageStock options to share in Hydrosat’s long-term s
• uccessFast-moving, mission-driven startup environment with real own
• ershipHybrid work model with flexi
• bilityEU visa sponsorship available when re
• quiredAttractive Luxembourg tax advantages for relocators + relocation
• bonusMeal vouchers in
• cludedLiving and working in Luxembourg - explainer for new
• comersInternational Schooling, Transport, Quality o
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