Senior Geospatial Analyst

Aechelon Technology, Inc. is a leading producer of 3D simulator content, including Geospecific visual/sensor databases and realistic 3D models. We seek people who share our passion for real-time computer graphics and commitment to our mission of helping make our Nation’s pilots safer. We will give you a chance to work with some of the most talented people in the graphics industry. 

The Senior Geospatial Analyst is primarily responsible for processing and managing satellite data to support the creation and maintenance of high-fidelity visual database content. This role will also support new business efforts relating to geospatial asset acquisition including aerial, satellite, and elevation data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Imagery Processing: Process satellite imagery including registration, orthorectification, pan sharpening, and tonal balance/enhancement.
• Data Evaluation: Assess current and emerging geospatial products for suitability; interface with vendors, assess government and open data sources to improve data quality and consistency
• Contract support:
• Contribute to proposals and data research; help to define geospatial strategies balancing coverage, quality, and cost.
• Support database content review meetings with end users, manage vendor coordination and acquisition schedules, and ensure data alignment with project requirements.
• Support transition of new programs from contract to start of production.
• Process Optimization: Contribute to methodology enhancements for efficiency and quality; support improvements involving both internal and third-party software.
• Data Review & Documentation: Evaluate and contribute to geospatial content and reference resources (e.g., site lists, program specifications, metadata and supporting workflow documentation) for accuracy and completeness.    

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:

• Minimum 5 years in geospatial analysis, imagery processing, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS for map generation, shapefile processing, and visualization.
• Solid understanding of map projections and related geographic concepts.
• Familiarity with image acquisition from aircraft and drones.
• Experience with current commercial satellite and aerial sensors and collection platforms.
• Proficiency with Geographic Data formats including Geotiff, DSM/DTM, DOQQ, LAS, etc.
• Familiarity with GIS concepts and relational databases.
• Strong understanding of underlying hardware and software limits/processes as relating specifically to processing of large-scale raster images in a Windows environment.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills and an eye for detail.
• Ability to clearly communicate, collaborate, and problem solve with other teammates.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office Excel and Word
• United States citizenship required due to restrictions on access to certain data.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES:

• Desired experience with some or all of the following software packages:
• Leica Geosystems ERDAS Imagine
• Global Mapper
• ESRI ArcGIS Suite
• Socet GXP
• Geographic Imager/Photoshop
• Familiarity with scripting for data automation.
• Familiarity with XML and schema tools for structured data workflows.
• Experience with Adobe Photoshop as it relates to color enhancement and image editing/adjustments.
• Familiarity with photogrammetry
• Familiarity with Atlassian Jira for bug and project task tracking.
• Experience with UNIX and Linux environments.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, ELIGIBILITY AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, Remote Sensing, or a related field.

This position description is not intended to be a complete listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee holding this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may be changed or others may be assigned at any time by the Company with notice to the employee. 

Aechelon Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing access and opportunities to individuals with disabilities. If you are an applicant who is unable to fully utilize/access our application process because of a disability, Aechelon Technology will provide a reasonable accommodation. Please send an email to hr_team@aechelon.com to request that accommodation, and please be sure to include a detailed description of your requested accommodation, your name and preferred method of contact.