GIS & Remote Sensing Specialist - Protected Category Law 68/1999

About The Company Planetek Italia is an Italian Benefit Company founded in 1994, that employs over 100 passionate and skilled professionals in geoinformatics, Space solutions, and Earth sciences. We provide comprehensive solutions to harness the value of geospatial data throughout its entire life cycle, from acquisition and storage to management, analysis, and sharing. The Planetek group comprises four companies based in Italy and Greece, active in national and international markets. Planetek Italia is organized into Strategic Business Units (SBUs), focusing on Government & Security, SpaceStream, and Business‑to‑Business markets. Our operations span various application areas, including environmental and land monitoring, open government, smart cities, defence, security, space exploration, and Earth Observation satellite missions. Our Main Areas of Activity Processing satellite, aerial, and drone data for cartography and geo‑information production Continuous satellite monitoring of the Earth's surface, infrastructures, worksites, urban dynamics, and marine coastal areas to support decision‑making and operational activities Designing and developing Spatial Data Infrastructures (SDI) for geospatial data archiving, management, and sharing Creating real‑time geo‑location solutions using positioning systems such as GPS/Galileo/GNSS and indoor location systems Developing software for satellite on‑board data and image processing and ground segment infrastructures The Challenge of a Geoservices Technical Specialist – Protected Category Under Law 68/99 As a Geoservices Technical Specialist, your mission will be to develop innovative applications and services to support geospatial and remote sensing projects. This role requires understanding remote sensing data processing using EO/GIS software or developing custom tools. We seek self‑motivated individuals with a proactive, “can‑do” attitude who can thrive in a dynamic and demanding work environment. In return, you will join a motivated, highly skilled team and contribute to our company's growth and positive direction. Your Background Basic understanding of GIS and EO concepts, including projections, data management, formats, and metadata Foundational knowledge of GIS and EO techniques for processing and analyzing geospatial datasets, particularly satellite‑derived imagery Experience or coursework with EO/GIS software applications, such as ERDAS Imagine, QGIS, and ArcGIS Familiarity with scripting programs and spatial libraries, particularly Python and R Ability to communicate and coordinate effectively with a variety of stakeholders and partners Some experience or coursework in preparing publications, technical reports, or technical offers for tenders Ability to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to applied techniques and processes Proficiency in Italian and English is essential Your Responsibilities Assist in documenting and managing project tasks to ensure timely and cost‑effective completion of assigned projects Support project/task/deliverable reviews to maintain technical quality and product delivery Contribute to the preparation of technical proposals for tenders Assist in preparing and delivering reports on time Communicate and coordinate with various stakeholders and partners to support project activities Another Important Point At Planetek Italia results are more important than time and our respect for people takes priority over their skills. Passion and responsibility are the qualities we value in our employees while ethics, professionalism, and availability are the elements that distinguish our work philosophy. Choose us if you think that a company like Planetek offers you the opportunity to work with enthusiasm and if you believe you can make an essential contribution toward developing a strategic segment for our company. Your office will be located in Bari, Italy, but we have a hybrid working model that will allow you to work remotely much of the time. What We Offer We understand that great results stem from a phenomenal team. We seek the best talent and recognize that our diverse experiences and backgrounds make us stronger. We insist on an inclusive culture where everyone feels safe to contribute, fostering innovation. We believe in continuous learning and skill acquisition for our people. Therefore we provide resources to help you grow, including books, workshops, conferences, and training. Together we will define your salary package based on mutual understanding and your needs. We promise opportunities: it will be up to you to make the most of them. Planetek Italia is an equal‑opportunity employer and supports workforce diversity. We welcome applications for vacant positions and will consider all candidates based on their merits relative to the role profile, regardless of color, race, nationality, ethnic origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, parental responsibilities, age, religion, or belief. Interested? Let us know who you are, what you've accomplished in your career so far, and your goals for the near future. Along with your CV, please provide a short note answering the following two questions: Why would you like to bet on innovative SMEs like Planetek? Why should Planetek bet on you? #J-18808-Ljbffr