Entry Level Airborne Sensor Operator

Dewberry•Tampa, FL

2d•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