Geospatial Engineer

Vantor • Westminster, CO

20h • $90,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what’s happening now and shape what’s coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world. To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee. Note on Cleared Roles: If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status. Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Please review the job details below. We are hiring immediately for a Geospatial Analyst to join our team in Longmont, CO.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Bachelor’s degree in a geospatial discipline or a related field. Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with imagery, including viewing, processing, manipulating, analyzing, etc.
• Experience working with elevation models and ground control points
• Knowledge of at least two of the following: various image processing software and open-source tools including SocetSet, ERDAS Imagine, PCI Geomatica, ENVI, GDAL and QGIS
• Understanding of triangulation, accuracy assessments, and use of supporting ground control points
• Knowledge of raster formats/structure (tiff, JP2, compression types, bit depth)

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of triangulation, block adjustment, digital ortho map compilation, stereo compilation, digital elevation data generation, and quality control
• Knowledge of various image processing software and open source tools including SocetSet, ERDAS Imagine, PCI Geomatica, ENVI, GDAL and QGIS
• Complete understanding of digital ortho map compilation and quality control
• Complete understanding of triangulation, point mensuration, block adjustment, digital ortho map compilation, and quality control
• Complete understanding of digital elevation models, their formats, uses and creation
• Ability to perform DEM edits in SocetSet in a way that supports ortho production
• Knowledge of raster formats/structure (tiff, JP2, compression types, bit depth)
• Experience with AWS
• Familiarity with geospatial COTs packages such as ArcGIS, PCI Geomatica, Global Mapper, Socket, ENVI, etc; as well as open source packages such as GDAL and QGIS
• Python or other coding language experience a plus
• Troubleshoot software and hardware problems

Responsibilities

• Measure tie and control points, run triangulation, process orthos and orthomosaics with both proprietary and COTS software, and review the final products for accuracy and quality.
• Update and analyze digital elevation models using SocetSet.
• Advise on best practices for acquiring and using new elevation datasets for orthorectification.
• Provide feedback to direct the purchase and use of elevation data to improve product accuracy.
• Train operators in new processes.
• Partner with other teams in the company to make the best decisions on our elevation data.

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life.
• You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers
• Additionally, this position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, company performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level