sUAS Data Analyst
Katy, TX, United States
Job Description:
The sUAS Data Processor/Analyst is responsible for the processing and analysis of remotely sensed data, including but not limited to LiDAR and aerial photography from all types of sensors or payload which could include terrestrial and/or static platforms. The Data Analyst is responsible for the Quality Assurance/Quality Control of post-acquisition Photogrammetry and LiDAR data in preparation for final product generation. The selected candidate will be primarily processing, validating, and manipulating low altitude LiDAR and digital aerial photography, extracting topographic and spatial information from point clouds, creating bare earth digital terrain models, preparing 3D visualizations and topographic and planimetric mapping.
Able to prepare and review aerial LiDAR point cloud datasets
Manually clean/classify/filter aerial LiDAR point cloud data
Able to prepare and review aerial Photogrammetric maps and datasets
Ensure all aerial data is free of gross errors or anomalies
Ensuring data meets required accuracy specifications and feature specifications
Feature coding – 2D / 3D feature coding of collected Photogrammetry and LiDAR datasets
Produce final deliverables in various formats
Serve as a primary resource for LiDAR data processing on topographic and utility surveys
Process and QC aircraft trajectories using POSPac MMS
Process and QC calibrated LiDAR point clouds using Optech's LiDAR Mapping Suite
Classify LiDAR data using Terrascan to meet customer requirements
Utilize Autodesk Civil3D software to prepare initial project boundaries and final map deliverables
Utilize GIS software to convert data, attribute features and produce maps
Issue all project deliverables in a timely manner in order to support administrative, procurement and construction activities
Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments to achieve resolution of project-related activities
Provide internal daily status reports of activities
Other special duties as assigned
Minimum two years UAS related work experience (Required)
Minimum of one year of experience LiDAR data classification and extraction (Required)
Post-secondary educational in Land Surveying, Geography, GIS, Geomatics or other related discipline, or equivalent work experience (Required)
Bachelor’s degree is a plus, but not required
Knowledge of standard surveying and mapping practices (Required)
sUAS part 107 (Required)
Local candidates strongly preferred
Skilled use of Microsoft Office Software, Adobe Suite, MicroStation/Terrascan, Pix4D, AutoCAD Civil3D, ArcGIS, Google Earth, Global Mapper, and other surveying and mapping software a plus
Serve as a primary resource for LiDAR data processing on topographic surveys
Process and QC aircraft trajectories using Spatial Explorer and/or PosPAC
Process and QC calibrated LiDAR point clouds using
Classify LiDAR data using TerraSolid to meet company and customer requirements
Utilize Autodesk Civil3D/ArcMap/Global Mapper software to prepare initial project boundaries and final map deliverables
Provide internal daily status reports of activities
Ability to organize daily and weekly plans
Exceptional data management skills
Able to work in a team environment
Excellent communication both written and verbal
High level of computer literacy
Obligation to produce high quality work
Communicate and coordinate with internal and external departments to achieve resolution of project-related activities
Adapt to multiple production task – cross trainable
Able to work effectively with repetitive, computer-based tasks
Good organizational skills
Positive attitude and willing to expand their knowledge in the Geomatics field
Meets expectations for attendance and punctuality
Must be able to work independently
Valid driver's license
Willingness to embrace and learn new technologies
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