GIS Flood Operational Analyst (Japan)

Location: Japan

Hiring Model: WAH

Who are we?

We are a Finnish-based international New Space company with employees from more than 57 countries in Finland, the US, the UK, Spain, Luxembourg, and Poland. Our team is a tight-knit group of experts from areas including engineering, software development, and radar technology. We’re innovative, driven people who strive for excellence in everything we do. Being advocates of our corporate culture, we value teamwork and curiosity, and we know how to have fun!

What do we do?

ICEYE is building and operating its commercial constellation of small Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites with SAR data available to customers. Our satellites acquire images of Earth at any time – even when it’s cloudy or dark – providing commercial and government partners with unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities. Information derived from our SAR images helps customers make data-driven decisions to address time-critical challenges in various sectors, such as maritime, disaster management, insurance, and finance.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated GIS Flood Operational Analyst (Japan) to join our team. This position plays a critical role in near-real-time collecting, analyzing, interpreting, and visualizing geospatial data to make informed decisions, and analyze the impacts of natural catastrophes . This role involves working with diverse datasets, using GIS software and tools, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide valuable insights and solutions. You will work within the Japan time zone and collaborate with colleagues across multiple time zones. If you have strong analytical, GIS skills and a passion for disaster analysis, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Conducting social media data analysis in Japanese to gather information related to disasters.
• Monitor and analyze diverse earth observation datasets to track live events.
• Conduct data analysis using the provided input data to derive meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
• Take charge of output quality and devise and execute data quality control measures to detect and rectify data inconsistencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement GIS solutions that improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Create and maintain documentation related to GIS processes, procedures, and data standards.
• Acquire proficiency in various delivery methods and ensure timely and efficient product delivery.
• Perform spatial analysis to extract meaningful insights and patterns from geographic data.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Geography, Geomatics, GIS, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Extensive experience working with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS) and remote sensing tools for geospatial analysis and data visualization.
• Strong understanding of geospatial concepts, coordinate systems, cartography, and spatial analysis techniques.
• Prior flood experience
• Excellent problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills, especially during high-stress situations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate technical information to a range of stakeholders and clients both in English and Japanese.
• Possess a valid Japanese work visa, as it will not be sponsored.

Preferred

• Python scripting a plus
• SAR experience a plus
• Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced team environment.
• Ability to learn other appropriate GIS related program or software system used by the firm as necessary.

Benefits

• Consultancy agreement
• A job that matters in a dynamic New Space environment with a scale-up approach
• Competitive Salary
• An independent role with a supportive and diverse work environment
• Time for self-development and training
• Benefits package that can be allocated to coaching, mental well-being or learning

Diversity& inclusion are core values at ICEYE. We are passionate about building and sustaining inclusive and equitable working and learning environments for all staff. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

Could this be the role for you? Apply now to start your journey with ICEYE.

We are making the impossible possible together.

Contact

Olha Pryshlyak

Recruiting@iceye.fi