Entry Level Airborne Sensor Operator

Dewberry•Tampa, FL

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking an 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 their 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. Position requires entry level experience in geospatial and lidar technologies. Preferred experience in operating commercial airborne lidar sensors (Riegl, Leica, Optech) in fixed wing platforms. Candidate should have strong self-motivation with independent working mindset, is expected to operate airborne sensors in field operations aboard fixed wing aircraft. Strong communication skills with the pilot and operations staff are expected, must be able to perform work duties at various times and schedules when optimal flying conditions are present, including nights and weekends. This role may have office geospatial work duties during non-operational times. Training for operating these systems in the aircraft will be provided.

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