NV5 · 3 months ago
LiDAR Calibration Analyst
US-OR-Portland
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expNV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company. The LiDAR Calibration Analyst plays a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of airborne LiDAR datasets through calibration, QA/QC, and data validation, working both independently and collaboratively within a team.
ConsultingIndustrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Perform relative and absolute LiDAR calibration and boresight adjustments using tools such as TerraMatch, StripAlign, and related software
Review and validate flight trajectories, line overlap, and control accuracy prior to production processing
Combine and align LiDAR swaths into seamless, spatially accurate datasets
Conduct detailed QA/QC to ensure data meets both absolute and relative accuracy standards
Identify and troubleshoot calibration or alignment issues with guidance from senior staff
Communicate calibration status and findings clearly with acquisition, calibration, and processing teams
Document calibration parameters, QA results, and accuracy assessments in project tracking systems
Follow and contribute to established production workflows to maintain efficiency and data consistency
Maintain organized data management and file structures across multiple projects
Support workflow automation or scripting (e.g., Python or VB) when applicable
Demonstrate attention to detail and accountability for data quality and project timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Geography, Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Engineering, or related field — or equivalent professional experience
1–3 years of experience in LiDAR calibration, QA/QC, or geospatial data production
Working knowledge of TerraSolid software and ESRI tools
Proficiency in MS Office Suite and strong documentation skills
Preferred
3+ years of experience in a technical, production-oriented geospatial environment
Experience with BayesMap StripAlign, trajectory manipulation, or GNSS/IMU processing
Exposure to alignment of terrestrial or mobile LiDAR datasets
Knowledge of Python, CADD, or Visual Basic; experience with workflow scripting or automation
Familiarity with USGS LiDAR Base Specification or ASPRS accuracy standards
Hands-on experience with LiDAR sensor or swath calibration using TerraSolid tools and/or BayesMap StripAlign
Understanding error sources in airborne LiDAR datasets and methods for identifying orientation or trajectory issues
Competence in ESRI, CADD, and other vector-based software
Familiarity with GNSS/IMU data and trajectory processing
Working knowledge of datums, projections, and coordinate transformations
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to prioritize multiple calibration tasks in a production-focused environment
Effective communication and teamwork skills with a proactive, quality-driven mindset
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Willingness to learn and contribute to continuous improvement of workflows and methodologies
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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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2025-05-15Acquired
2013-03-26IPO
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Noreen Clindinning
Chief Operating Officer Environmental Health Services
Carl Henderson, PhD, PE, GE
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