Entry Level Airborne Sensor Operator
About The Position
Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Airborne Sensor Operator in our Tampa, FL, office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology. Typical responsibilities are to work on the GIS/IT and Remote Sensing related projects for state and federal clients across the US. Ideal candidate will work out of our Tampa, FL office. Consideration may be made for candidates living near one of our other GTS office locations in Denver, CO and Fairfax, VA.
Requirements
- Valid driver’s license
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field. Or relevant industry experience
- Understanding of aviation, GIS, remote sensing, or GPS survey methods
- 1+ years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field
- Interest in field operations
- Ability to travel for up to 6 weeks at a time
- Ability to work and problem solve in remote environments independently of office teams
- Comfortable flying in small aircraft in various environments
- Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience in sensor operation and airborne data collection
- Specific experience with Riegl and Teledyne Optech Sensors
- Experience in topo-bathymetric lidar
- Experience in airborne mission flight planning
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ESRI ArcPro and GlobalMapper
- Proficiency in viewing lidar datasets in software such as Microstation (Terrasolid), Geocue LP360, or ESRI Arcmap
- Experience in other airborne sensors (imagery, hyperspectral, radar\InSAR\IFSAR, gravimetric\magnetic)
- Experience in processing acquired lidar data in sensor vendor software (Riegl RiProcess, Optech LMS, Leica Cloudpro\HxMap,)
- Experience with processing aircraft trajectories using Applanix Pospac or Novatel Inertial Explorer
Responsibilities
- Collect airborne lidar and imagery data from fixed wing aircraft
- Understand project requirements and priorities
- Work directly with pilots to evaluate weather and environmental conditions during aerial data acquisition
- Collect, download, and ship acquired data from the field to office
- Ensure acquisition field logs and reporting are completed
- Troubleshoot sensor and software issues while airborne and on the ground
- Install sensors and equipment into aircraft with support
- Ensure safe operation of company equipment
- Coordinate with acquisition, initial processing, and calibration team
- Independent task and time management
- Flexibility and problem-solving skills and initiative
- On the job and continual training and collaboration
- Extensive travel required
Benefits
- Opportunities for professional growth
- Working with and applying the latest technology
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
