Hybrid Imagery Analyst – Defence

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About the role

  • Imagery Analyst supporting defence and security customers with actional insights from satellite imagery. Collaborating with technical experts and stakeholders on geospatial intelligence solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Analyse multi-source imagery (satellite, aerial, UAV) and open-source intelligence for defence and security applications
  • Detect, identify, and characterise objects, activities, and changes of interest to support operational and intelligence requirements
  • Perform temporal and spatial analyses, leveraging time-series data to assess threats, monitor areas of concern, and identify anomalies or emerging patterns
  • Integrate imagery findings with geospatial datasets (GIS layers, terrain models, proprietary datasets) to produce comprehensive assessments
  • Develop and optimise analytical tools using machine learning, AI, and statistical methods to enhance imagery exploitation workflows
  • Translate complex intelligence and geospatial findings into clear, concise reports, visualisations, and map-based products for defence stakeholders
  • Collaborate with mission planners, intelligence officers, and technical experts to ensure analytical outputs meet operational requirements
  • Represent the organisation in engagements with MODs, government agencies, and defence partners
  • Stay current with emerging geospatial technologies, sensors, and defence intelligence needs

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Geospatial Science, Remote Sensing, Geography, Intelligence Studies, or related field (or equivalent military/industry experience)
  • Solid and proven experience in imagery analysis for defence, intelligence, or security applications
  • Strong understanding of EO data, including VNIR, MWIR, LWIR, or SAR
  • Proficiency in geospatial analysis tools (e.g., ArcGIS, QGIS, ENVI, ERDAS Imagine)
  • Experience developing software for imagery analysis (preferred in Python)
  • Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with defence-focused tasking, collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination (TCPED) workflows
  • Familiarity with defence-specific geospatial standards and data formats (e.g., NGA products, STANAGs)
  • Knowledge of non-civil datasets used in defence applications
  • Proven experience as a geospatial analyst with expertise in GEOINT
  • Holds or is eligible for security clearance

Benefits

  • Flexible work setup with remote and hybrid options
  • Competitive compensation, including Virtual Share Option Plan (VSOP) for permanent employees
  • Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and scientific excellence

Job title

Imagery Analyst – Defence

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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