Entry Level Airborne Sensor Operator

DewberryTampa, FL
Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is seeking an Entry Level Airborne Sensor Operator for their Tampa, FL office. This role offers a career opportunity within a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm, focusing on GIS/IT and Remote Sensing projects for state and federal clients. The firm emphasizes individual and collaborative skills, providing opportunities for professional growth and the application of the latest technology. The ideal candidate will primarily work from the Tampa, FL office, with consideration for candidates near other GTS offices 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
  • Good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check

Nice To Haves

  • Entry level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies
  • Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms
  • 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
  • Perform office geospatial work duties during non-operational times

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Working with and applying the latest technology
  • Training for operating systems in the aircraft will be provided
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