Senior Lidar Analyst

Senior Lidar Analyst

We are a growing geospatial company with 30 years of experience, based in Englewood, Colorado.  We are looking for a Remote Sensing Specialist to join our team. We offer a fun and family first oriented environment where you can develop new skill sets related to the geospatial field.

The Company: CompassData Inc. is a dedicated group of professionals who have been in the forefront of the geospatial industry since 1994. We have long been recognized in the geospatial community as a leading provider of global ground control data. We work with many other geospatial companies, together we fly UAVs, drive sensors, and coordinate aerial and satellite collections. 

Find out more about CompassData on social media:

Website: https://www.compassdatainc.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassdata-inc/

The Position:

We’re looking for a Remote Sensing Specialist to process Imagery and LiDAR data from terrestrial, UAV, Airborne, and Space based platforms. They are expected to manage production workflows, perform QA/QC and generate deliverables for end customers.

This is a full-time position with a complete benefit package.

Responsibilities:

• Process Imagery and LiDAR from a variety of industry leading sensors
• Integrate ground control into Imagery and LiDAR to produce high accuracy products
• Produce deliverables that meet the requirements of the customer and the high-quality standards of CompassData, Inc.
• Download and QA/QC raw Imagery and LiDAR data from our field crews and vendors
• QA/QC processed data at each phase of production to ensure accuracy and quality standards meet specifications
• Utilize flight planning software to support acquisition planning and ground control layouts
• Software testing and production workflow improvements
• Document production workflows
• Opportunity for field work using GPS equipment and other remote sensing sensors including aircraft, UAV, mobile, and backpack based systems.
• Prepare daily time sheets and data logs

Desired Experience and Skills

• 4-year degree in Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, or a related field
• Minimum 5 years industry experience
• Minimum 3 years Imagery/LiDAR Processing experience
• Experience in a production mapping environment
• Familiarity with data integration techniques for remote sensing, photogrammetry, and GIS datasets
• Strong understanding of Imagery/LiDAR acquisition methods, data formats, and classification techniques
• Ability to manage multiple projects at different phases of production
• Strong problem-solving skills working in a team or independently
• Ability to perform quality control checks on large datasets and ensure data consistency
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

Recommended Tools and Software Experience:

• GNSS/INS Georeferencing Software
• Imagery Processing Software
• LiDAR Processing Software
• Flight Planning Software
• TerraSolid Terrascan
• GlobalMapper Pro
• ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Trimble Business Center
• Autodesk Civil3D
• Knowledge of programming or scripting languages for data automation and processing is a plus.

The Location: CompassData Inc. is based in Englewood, CO. off I-25 and County Line Rd. Most of this work is office based.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant)

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
• 401 (k)
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Supplemental Benefits; Life Insurance, disability, GAP insurance
• Paid time off including a Generous Holiday PTO
• Employee Birthday PTO
• Flexible Spending and Health Spending Accounts
• Maternity and Paternity Leave

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

Salary : $60,000 - $90,000