CalVal (Working Student) - m/f/d

Munich-based OroraTech is developing a global constellation of nano-satellites with thermal infrared cameras for automated wildfire detection, severe weather warnings, and various other applications. The new constellation will significantly reduce the detection time of wildfires and allow their near-real-time monitoring, thus empowering first responders, government, and insurance clients and decreasing the chances of megafires developing. OroraTech is developing the first global wildfire intelligence service, which includes early detection, real-time monitoring, risk assessment, and damage analysis capabilities. 

Our Munich-based Calibration & Validation team is looking for a committed and talented working student to work on the calibration and validation of satellite data derived wildfire detections. As a vital member of our team, you will contribute to the development and enhancement of our active fire detection capabilities, leveraging the data of the first global satellite constellation for wildfire detection.

As a working student you will:

• Participate in the development and maintenance of our calibration and validation technologies for fire detection using Python

• Design, implement, and maintain fully automated validation pipelines ensuring that our fire detection product always meets the highest possible quality standards

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code 

• Assist during the commissioning phase of our upcoming constellation 

• Good knowledge of Python for data analysis and scripting purposes

• Good understanding of satellite-based remote sensing and geospatial data handling

• Experience with GIS (Geographical Information Systems) 

• Capable of working both independently and within a cross-functional team environment 

• Excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and a strong sense of ownership

• Excellent communication skills (!) to interact with different stakeholders within the product development cycle 

• Currently pursuing a degree in Physics, Geography, Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field, with a demonstrated focus on Python programming

• Wellpass, MVV ticket
• Discount on lunch meals
• Company accident insurance for all employees (insurance for accidents during work and leisure time around the world 24/7)
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At OroraTech you can expect a down to earth, yet high-caliber work environment. You will be part of the OroraTech team - a talented, international, open-minded team that is highly motivated to create impact. OroraTech gives you the opportunity to grow on a professional and personal level. Benefits include:

• Be part of the solution to climate change

• Attractive office and lab in Munich (obviously including free snacks/drinks/coffee)

• A great remote/hybrid office culture, which allows you to be very flexible. Take care of your family? Late sleeper? Early riser? Prefer to work from outside from time to time? We can make all of that happen.

If you apply: Please always include references of your prior work (for example your thesis, talks, papers, code repositories, websites, write-ups, articles, apps, exposes, anything), if permissible. Please avoid detailed grade reports and online certificates. We value well-crafted motivation letters stating how you learned about OroraTech, why you think you would be a great addition to the team and why you want to work at a NewSpace startup. Please also list your earliest starting date and expected salary.