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Dewberry · 1 day ago

Lidar Calibration Analyst

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Dewberry is a leading professional services firm currently seeking a Lidar Calibration Analyst. The role involves working on GIS/IT and Remote Sensing projects for state and federal clients, focusing on Lidar data processing, calibration, and quality assurance.

ConsultingInformation Technology

No H1B

Responsibilities

Quality checks on data post acquisition

Airborne and/or mobile trajectory processing

Processing and extraction of Lidar data from raw formats

Performing relative and absolute adjustments to Lidar data (calibration/alignment/registration)

Perform QAQC on processed data to ensure it meets rigorous accuracy requirements

Document QA/QC findings and communicate results to project managers and technical staff

Create a variety of digital mapping/remotely sensed products using various software platforms

Create and manipulate databases

Elevation data processing and manipulation

Problem solving

Qualification

Lidar processingElevation model creationESRI softwareBayesmap StripAlignTerraSolid ProductsTerrascanDatabase manipulationBasic computer applicationsCommunication skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field

2 +years of experience in the GIS/Remote Sensing Field

Experience in either Lidar data extraction and/or swath alignment

Required experience in Lidar processing and elevation model creation/manipulation

In-depth knowledge of ESRI's software

Terrascan

PLTS tool kit experience a plus

Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Must have a valid driver's license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check

Preferred

Experience using mainstream commercial software suites (Bayesmap StripAlign, TerraSolid Products) or adjustments done in sensor vendor specific suites (Optech LMS, Riegl RiProcess)

Strong conceptual understanding of sources of error in airborne lidar datasets and visualizing translation and orientation errors

Experience in alignment of terrestrial, mobile, UAV lidar datasets, or experience in academic environments

Additional preferred candidate experience would include airborne lidar trajectory processing (Applanix PosPac MMS, Novatel Inertial Explorer), and in extracting lidar using sensor vendor specific processing suites (Riegl RiProcess, Optech LMS, Teledyne CARIS, GeoCue True View EVO)

Strong understanding of aerial acquisition, GPS ground survey, and bathymetric calibration