Geomatics Engineer

Job Description Your responsibilities As a Geomatics Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and improving GIS applications, participate in managing the GIS server infrastructure, and operate drones for orthoimage acquisition. Key Tasks: Operating the team's drone for orthoimage acquisition, including flight planning, regulatory compliance, authorizations, and image processing. Supporting the administration and management of the complete GIS server infrastructure. Managing and refining the GIS database model and structure. Developing, maintaining, and improving in-house GIS applications. Enhancing the 3D GIS platform, with a focus on integrating BIM models and underground networks. More information here: Your profile Proficiency with GIS Software (Desktop and server) - ideally ESRI suite (Arcgis Desktop and Server) Experience programming languages Knowledge in relational databases and SQL. Familiarity with system/network administration for Gis infrastructure Knowledge with image processing software Skills: ESRI suite (Arcgis Desktop and Server), FME. Agisoft or Pix4D Python and javascript languages, git use Computer security Spoken and written English or French, with a commitment to learn the other language. Eligibility criteria: You are a national of a CERN Member or Associate Member State. You have a professional background in Geomatics, Geographic Information,Computing (or a related field) and have either:a Master's degree with 2 to 6 years of post-graduation professional experience; or a PhD with no more than 3 years of post-graduation professional experience. You have never had a CERN fellow or graduate contract before. Additional Information Job closing date: October 28th 2025 at 23:59 (midnight) CET. Contract duration: 24 months, with a possible extension up to 36 months maximum. Target start date: 01-January-2026 This position involves a valid driving licence. Job reference: SCE-SAM-TG GRAP Field of work: Data Science & Data Analytics What we offer A monthly stipend ranging between 6287 and 6911 Swiss Francs per month (net of tax). Coverage by CERN's comprehensive health scheme (for yourself, your spouse and children), and membership of the CERN Pension Fund. Depending on your individual circumstances: installation grant; family, child and infant allowances;