Remote Sensing Scientist

market, and provides industry, finance and institutions with precise, reliable and certified data on CO

emissions of industrial sites. We tackle the current situation where all CO

data are based on declarations and proxies, and build our products on direct measurement of emissions.

We are targeting a 2 b€ serviceable addressable market, with 20% CAGR, driven by increasingly stringent regulations and reputational aspects. Just considering Europe, 10,000’s companies will report their CO

emissions, and 70 b€ of CO

quotas are expected to be paid by 2030 by industry and importers.

QAIrbon will provide the very first independent, reliable and validated measurement of industrial CO

emissions to the economy ecosystem (Industry, Finance, Insurance, Institutions, Consultants), fostering transparency and impact for a greener economy.

Our ambition is to become the worldwide reference of industrial CO

emissions.

OUR PROJECT

QAIrbon uses Earth observation techniques by combining all accessible satellites—both institutional and commercial—as well as operating its own satellite. We’re also developing an intelligence platform that integrates every measurement source to provide our customers with actionable, validated data.

We harness a unique, disruptive space optical measurement instrument from a leading European space player. Our high-tech partner ecosystem includes top French labs in atmospheric science and AI, plus some of Europe’s most innovative companies. Our Board features Philippe Ciais (Research Director at LSCE) and Denis Payre (successful multi-entrepreneur—co-founder of Business Objects and President of Nature and People First).

We have significant institutional interest, with confirmed support for our development roadmap. This gives the company solid credibility and a clear path to rapid growth. We’ve secured a contract with CNES (the French space agency) for our first Proof of Concept and identified early adopters across Industry, Finance, and Consulting.

In 2024, we completed our first funding round, backed by both private and public investors.

THE FOUNDERS / THE TEAM

Hervé Hamy, as CEO, Jean-Philippe Durieux, as Managing Director, and Benoît Blanco, as CTO, gathered with the strong initial motivation of having an impact on the environment, leveraging state-of-the-art technologies and best market positioning. We leverage over 40 years of experience in top executive positions, and bring huge experience in GHG monitoring, space technologies, sales, complex project management, and business partnership.

We have already gathered 3 top talents in atmospheric modelling, data science and IT security. We are now growing the team, attracting new top atmospheric and data scientists, and making our team international.

We are based in Grasse, on the French Riviera, in a both scientific and technological ecosystem.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are looking for a highly skilled Remote Sensing Scientist to drive our CO₂ retrieval process, extracting concentration maps from hyperspectral imagery of spaceborne and airborne sensors. This role calls for expert knowledge of image processing, spectral data analysis, and Python programming to build robust data pipelines. You’ll work especially closely with our Lead CO₂ Data Scientist, while also collaborating with two Atmospheric Scientists, our CTO, and the rest of the team to transform raw imagery into actionable CO₂ insights.

TARGETED PROFILE

The expected competence and expertise of the Remote Sensing Scientist who will join QAIrbon are:

1. Solid knowledge of signal and image processing techniques
2. Proficiency in Python programming for data analysis and processing
3. Skilled in spectral data analysis, optimization and ML - Understanding of land / ocean / atmosphere interactions
4. Experience in Hyperspectral imaging, Earth Engine and ENVI software is a plus
5. Knowledge of a cloud service for storage and computing is a plus

The insertion in the QAIrbon team will be key, particularly by sharing the same initial motivation. Having already significant experience of a start-up is preferred.

Having experience in GHG emissions monitoring ecosystem, in GHG data production and product development is preferred.

The position is based in the Alpes-Maritimes, in Grasse; remote working is possible, under conditions to be agreed.

Do not hesitate to apply even if you do not meet all requirements.

The position is open for an operational start in June 2025.

The proposed package is to be agreed based on two components, adapted to a start-up environment: a yearly salary and BSPCE (company stock purchase warrant).