Introducing François Verdeil – Signal Processing Engineer

We’re delighted to welcome François Verdeil to BWI as a Signal Processing Engineer. Based in Toulouse, François recently joined the team and brings with him strong expertise in signal processing, statistics and radar technologies. He holds a PhD from Université Paul Sabatier and an engineering degree from Supélec, with a specialization in applied mathematics for information and signal processing. 

François shares his journey, motivations and insights into his role at BWI.

Before joining BWI, François built extensive experience in signal processing across aerospace and defense environments. He worked on radar detection algorithms, electronic intelligence (ELINT), and satellite-based localization techniques. These experiences strengthened his expertise in time-frequency analysis, filtering, statistical modelling and real-time signal processing.

At BWI, François works as a Signal Processing Engineer on the REVALTO project, our radar altimetry satellite mission dedicated to high-revisit hydrology data. He is responsible for Level-0 to Level-1 processing, transforming raw radar measurements into processed signals that can be used to estimate the distance between the satellite and water surfaces. He also oversees part of the outsourced processing work, ensuring the quality and reliability of the delivered data.

François shares that what he enjoys most at BWI is working in a small, highly focused team on a large-scale space project. He particularly values the efficiency of collaboration and the opportunity to contribute to a mission that combines advanced radar technology with environmental applications.

We’re proud to have François on board and look forward to his contributions to the REVALTO mission.

Welcome, François!