NV5 · 2 days ago
LiDAR Calibration Senior Analyst
Portland, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals. The LiDAR Calibration Senior Analyst plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of airborne LiDAR datasets, performing calibration and adjustment, validating data accuracy, and driving process efficiencies.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Perform relative and absolute LiDAR calibration and boresight adjustments using tools such as TerraMatch, StripAlign, and related software
Review and validate trajectories, flight line overlap, and control accuracy prior to production processing
Combine and align LiDAR swaths into spatially accurate, seamless datasets
Conduct rigorous QA/QC to ensure both absolute and relative accuracy standards are met
Demonstrate strong judgment in troubleshooting and resolving calibration or alignment issues
Maintain clear communication with acquisition, calibration, and processing teams regarding production status and data readiness
Document calibration parameters, accuracy assessments, and QA results in project tracking systems
Improve, document, and communicate workflow processes to enhance production throughput and efficiency
Support automation and workflow scripting (e.g., Python or VB) where applicable to improve processing consistency
Monitor key performance indicators (e.g., workflow velocity, throughput) and identify process improvements
Provide mentorship, training, and technical guidance to calibration and processing team members
Ensure adherence to data management standards and maintain organized file structures across multiple projects
Apply creative problem-solving to refine calibration methodologies and support evolving client needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
3+ years of experience in LiDAR calibration, QA/QC, or geospatial data production
Confident working knowledge of TerraSolid software and ESRI tools
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and solid organizational and documentation skills
Preferred
5+ years of experience in a technical, production-oriented geospatial environment
Prior experience with BayesMap StripAlign, trajectory manipulation, or GNSS/IMU processing
Experience aligning terrestrial or mobile LiDAR datasets
Master's degree in relevant science, math, or engineering discipline
Knowledge of Python, CADD, and Visual Basic. Experience creating scripts or macros in GIS/LiDAR platforms
Familiarity with USGS LiDAR Base Specification or ASPRS accuracy standards
Proven experience with LiDAR sensor or swath calibration using TerraSolid tools and/or BayesMap StripAlign
Strong understanding of error sources in airborne LiDAR datasets and methods for identifying orientation or trajectory issues
Competent in ESRI, CADD, and other vector-based software
Experience in airborne and/or mobile trajectory processing (GNSS/IMU)
Solid understanding of datums, projections, and coordinate transformations
Excellent problem-solving skills across multiple software environments
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple calibration tasks in a production setting
Strong communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, quality-driven mindset
Ability to train others effectively and maintain professionalism under pressure
Creative aptitude for improving workflows and applying new technical solutions
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Life insurance
PTO
401(k)
Professional development/advancement opportunities
Company
NV5
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
1001-5000 employees
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unknown2025-05-15Acquired
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