Imagery Specialist

Role & Responsibilities

Processing and analyzing global-scale raster datasets.

Monitor daily production and quality of data sets.

Interpret data to recognize trends and potential problem areas.

Collaborate with cross-functional groups to ensure data flows through the pipeline to production.

Plan and execute daily operations to ensure project goals are met.

Interface with engineering teams to continually improve and automate overall operations processes and technical knowledge.

Maintain process documentation and recommend improvements via feature requests to engineering teams.

Identify drivers of latency and quality issues and develop solutions to mitigate with stakeholders.

Prioritize data sets as necessary to meet SLA/SLO for critical regions.

Monitor bug queues and address issues with appropriate fixes.

Education & Experience / Skills

1-2 years’ experience in the Geospatial industry.

High school graduate or Bachelor’s or equivalent experience in GIS/Geospatial/Remote Sensing.

Hands-on experience/working knowledge of one or more GIS software like ArcGIS, MapInfo, QGIS, or equivalent and/or expertise in 3D modeling packages like SketchUp, Maya, 3D Max, Blender, Photoshop, AutoCAD, or open-source image editing software like GIMP.

Experience working with scripting languages (shell, Python, Perl, JavaScript).

Experience with SQL, with a focus on dashboarding.

Experience creating and styling thematic maps.

Exposure to photogrammetry technology and software.

Technological savviness for geospatial products and services.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to operate and communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

Comfortable with a rapidly changing environment.

Strong problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.

Able to work independently, motivated, proactive attitude with a passion for learning and creative problem-solving.