Geospatial Engineer (SAR)

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*About Origin*
Origin is a clean tech company based in Newcastle upon Tyne, delivering cutting-edge solutions for the Offshore, Nuclear, and Utilities sectors. We’re a fast-growing business with a track record of success and exciting product innovations.

Our portfolio includes:

* *Origin Orbit®* – combining satellite sensing, machine learning, and integrity expertise to provide vital insights for pipeline operators.
* *Origin No Dig®* – a multi award-winning, patented technology that repairs water pipeline leaks without excavation.
* *Carbon reduction initiatives* – using data-driven analysis to quantify emissions and model sustainability savings.

With opportunities to contribute to R&D, project delivery, and automation initiatives, Origin offers real scope for career progression and personal development.

*About the Role - Geospatial Engineer (SAR)*

*Key Responsibilities*

* Process and analyze SAR and InSAR datasets for geospatial and Earth-observation applications
* Develop, maintain, and optimize Python-based workflows for SAR data processing and automation
* Perform SAR preprocessing tasks including calibration, georeferencing, co-registration, and terrain correction
* Conduct InSAR time-series analysis for ground deformation and surface-movement monitoring
* Apply polarimetric SAR techniques such polarimetric decompositions, scattering matrix to extract physical information
* Integrate SAR processing pipelines into cloud-based environments (Azure)
* Collaborate with data scientists, software engineers, and domain experts to deliver scalable and robust solutions
* Document processing methodologies, assumptions, and technical workflows clearly

*Essential Skills & Experience*

* Minimum requirement of a Master's degree in Geospatial Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geomatics, Earth Observation, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline
* Proven hands-on experience working with SAR data
* Strong theoretical and practical experience in InSAR techniques, including time-series analysis
* Experience with polarimetric SAR analysis (single, dual, or quad polarization)
* Demonstrated experience using GAMMA SAR software
* Experience or strong familiarity with Python for data processing, automation, and workflow development
* Solid understanding of SAR preprocessing workflows, including:
* Georeferencing and co-registration
* Radiometric calibration and correction
* Speckle filtering
* Terrain correction and geocoding
* Experience working with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure

*Additional Desirable Attributes*

* Experience with additional SAR software such as GMTSAR, or similar toolchains
* Familiarity with SAR missions and datasets including Sentinel-1, TerraSAR-X, Capella, ICEYE, or other commercial SAR platforms

*Application submission deadline: 02/01/2026*

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £42,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Private medical insurance
* Work from home

Ability to commute/relocate:
* Newcastle upon Tyne NE1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):
* Briefly describe one project where you used SAR or InSAR data
* Which SAR/InSAR tools have you personally used?

Experience:
* InSAR: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person
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Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne
Salary:
£42,000 - £50,000 a year
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engcivil

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