Project Description

Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals are ubiquitous and frequently relied upon for navigation, and interest in their utility as a source of data for remote sensing applications has been growing over several decades. GNSS reflectometry (GNSS-R) describes using these signals to monitor a variety of Earth and climate characteristics, by measuring the signal properties subsequent to their reflection from the Earth’s surface. This internship will take the form of a project with the aim of identifying use cases for GNSS-R aligning with the Satellite Applications Catapult’s Missions and Interventions, and investigating methods for acquiring and processing GNSS-R measurements.

Over the 8 weeks, we hope you will develop your skills and understanding in:

• Use cases and performance levels for GNSS-R techniques

• Sources of GNSS-R data relevant to the identified use cases, including terrestrial, airborne and space-borne

• Data processing methods and their applications

• The challenges associated with signals of opportunity utilisation

• Opportunities for combining GNSS-R data with that derived from other satellite sources

• Providing business and technical recommendations for continuing the work, including the identification of opportunities for innovation

As a part of the Sustainable Earth Mission, you will work with colleagues across multiple disciplines, and the output of the project will be a report summarising the research and analysis carried out, aimed at stakeholders with various areas of expertise.

You will also regularly interact with colleagues during your project, and there will be opportunities to present your conclusions and recommendations.

We may look to adapt the project plan to best suit the successful applicant's experience at the start of the placement.

The successful applicant will have the following skills:

• The candidate will be undertaking a degree in physics, engineering, environmental science, geography or a related discipline.

• The successful applicant will be a confident systems thinker, and be able to apply their knowledge across multiple domains.

• Knowledge of the use of satellite data for sustainability applications is desirable.

• Process details:

• 8 weeks minimum fixed term contract to be agreed with successful candidate

• 5 days holiday to be taken during the placement

How we work….

We strive to create a high trust, high performance and inclusive environment that enables team members to bring their whole selves to work – this helps to create the foundations of an innovation culture. Our shared values are critical to this:

• We care - for our people, our partners, and our planet

• We connect - and engage with people and ideas

• We learn - and grow, as people and as an industry

Underpinning this is our belief in great teams, our combined efforts will always deliver outcomes beyond that of anyone providing we are honest through debate, experiment and reflect, and create shared resolutions in support of our purpose. Live these values, work to our principles, take ownership to deliver, and we are certain you will thrive with us.

This job description set outs the skills and experience we think are needed to be able to perform in this job. However, if you believe you can deliver in this role then we want to hear from you.

Important notice for applicants: We use tools to detect plagiarism and the use of AI or chatbots for applicant answers. If plagiarism, AI use (such as ChatGPT) or similar software are found to have been used in your application you will not be considered for this or future roles within the Satellite Applications Catapult. If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.

At Satellite Applications Catapult, we're committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. We welcome candidates from all corners of the globe, but due to legal and logistical considerations, we want to be transparent about the potential visa-related challenges that could arise. Our ability to offer sponsorship will depend on the level of interest for our roles and salary level. Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

If you need any additional support during the application process, please do reach out and connect. We also invite you to share feedback via Applied.